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Mechanical Drafting/Piping Designer 2, Senior

Location: 

Tempe, AZ, US

Date:  Dec 17, 2025

Requisition ID: 19588

 

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

The position is for general plant design in the various disciplines of mechanical systems and requiring knowledge of piping. Consisting of piping layout, piping details, hanger assemblies and details, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)Performs technical work and sub professional engineering. Work includes specific assignments performed under minimum direction of a professional superior. Work requires application of mathematics, writing and technical knowledge gained through training and experience. Work requires judgment be exercised in the execution of assignments. 

What You'll Do

  • Designs or assists with design of retrofitting generating facilities upgrades in the mechanical and piping systems, knowledge of civil/structural drawing is a plus.
  • Will be involved with project estimating consisting of: field research, own information, notes and familiar with drawing reading
  • Provides design package consisting of physical drawings, from own notes or engineering concepts including bill of materials.
  • Assists in the documentation of division design standards and procedures.
  • May be required to contact outside agencies such as manufactures and vendors relating to project specifics.
  • Requires out of town travel to SRP generating sites.
  • Assist in procurement and design of major substation apparatus in the areas of construction, modifications, replacements and maintenance.
  • Performs surveys, investigations, studies, estimates, drawings, sketches, bid invitations, work order requests and material requests.
  • Contacts outside agencies, such as utilities, government agencies, manufactures, vendors and others.
  • Prepares milestones and detailed schedules for equipment procurement to support engineering and construction.
  • Act as the document coordinator and keeper of records for all substation apparatus.

Highly Preferred Skills/Experience

 

  • Proficient with the latest version of Bentley Systems MicroStation CAD Software Version.
  • Good oral and written communication skills to assist in coordination activities with project team members and possibly construction personnel.
  • Experience in the use of office programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Self-starter and be able to work independently on a variety of tasks simultaneously.

Experience

At job entry, placement will be determined by a review of college transcripts and related work experience. A minimum of 6 years of related experience is required for the senior level. Once placed into the job family, an employee may become eligible for promotion by demonstrating the ability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by their management and meeting experience requirements.

Education

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

 

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

 

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.

 


Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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