Electrical Groundwater Specialist
Location:
Mesa, AZ, US
Date: Apr 4, 2025
Requisition ID : 18581
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
Performs technical work of an electrical engineering nature. Designs all electrical equipment for association deepwell and booster pumps. Coordinates construction of electrical equipment and its installation through oral and written communication involving job orders, proceed notices, purchase requests, letters and reports.
What You'll Do
Plans, schedules and directs work of electricians on water group electrical equipment; I.E. deepwell pumps, canal equipment and booster pumps.
Determines job and material requirements from blueprints and other documents; assigns workmen, materials and equipment.
Directs, checks and coordinates field construction and work in progress through NTP's/letters/memos/job orders/purchase req etc., to SRP and outside agencies.
Reviews, inspects and recommends construction and maintenance methods, procedures and materials to improve safety, efficiency and productivity.
Negotiates with SRP departments and outside agencies to plan work, procure materials and expedite construction.
Determines need and makes recommendations for retirement, replacement, and purchase of association electrical equipment.
Develops and/or reviews plans for groundwater facilities of an electrical engineering nature.
Creates bids, cost estimates and analysis of electrical engineering projects for groundwater.
Maintains engineering's drawings, updates as-built drawings as changes are made, maintains electrical fields and records.
Contacts vendors and SRP departments in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs and improve reliability of electrical equipment.
Investigates, studies and reports on economics and feasibility of electrical engineering projects originating from outside agencies.
Works on and with electronic equipment, including instructing on installation repair, calibration, etc.
What It Takes To Succeed
Knowledge of electrical theory, electronic, electrical control relaying, blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronics problems in motors and controls.
Knowledge of national electric code.
Knowledge of repair and maintenance of electric motors, including hollow shaft and submersible.
Personal skills to work effectively with people and accomplish work though people not in direct line of supervision.
Knowledge of English language with ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to design electrical equipment suppliers.
Working knowledge of computer and data processing.
Experience
5 years of experience as an electrician, estimator, electrical draftsman, electronic technician, electrical technician.
Education
Minimum of 15 college credits (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. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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
