Engineering Technician 1, 2 or Senior

Location:

St Johns, AZ, US

Date: Feb 14, 2025

Requisition ID: 18314

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Assist Engineers by performing technical work consisting of compiling, computing, evaluating, and reporting engineering information. Performs office and/or field technical work, recommends action on plans and procedures, and develops equipment and material specification. Work involves the application of mathematical and technical knowledge gained through training and experience and requires judgment in the execution of assignments. Specific tasks will vary by department and division.

***THIS IS A 100% ON-SITE POSITION***

What You'll Do

Audits and/or performs applicable regulatory code and engineering inspections on associated power plant equipment.
Develops standards and procedures as related to quality control and NDE functions for use throughout SRP.
Reviews specifications and designs for technical accuracy and completeness to applicable codes.
Determines needs and requests specialized NDE utilizing PT, MT, UT, & ET.
Provides inspection services on received material for determination of acceptability.
Advises engineering groups in the areas of welding, quality control and NDE.
Attends technical society meetings in the field of interest.

What It Takes To Succeed

Knowledge of construction methods, power plant equipment and operations.
Ability to tabulate data, maintain files and prepare reports.
Ability to take readings with engineering test and measurement instruments.
Knowledge and ability to interpret standards and codes, I.E., ASME, AWS, ANSI, ASTM, ASNT, API, AISC, etc.
Knowledge and ability to function in quality control related activities, I.E., welding inspection, vendor surveillance, material control ,etc.
Must maintain certification to SNT-TC-1A, Level II in UT, PT, MT, & ET. Knowledge and experience in performing specification review.
Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit testing and training required.

Experience

Minimum 6 years of related experience required. Promotions are determined by demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by management.
AWS CWI certification preferred

Education

College level coursework (100+) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.