What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Associate position at City of Tucson?
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-31-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
Submit an updated resume that clearly details your experience directly related to the Engineering Associate position.Save The Date: Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in person interview to be held on the week of April 5, 2026.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Genevieve.Hernandez@tucsonaz.gov
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Engineering Associate position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility Department Creates and maintains technical drawings, plans, graphic information links, a physical records room, and a database of records. Conducts research and provides information to constituents and staff.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Transportation Program Coordinator. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creates Engineering Plans and draft as-built changes on Record Documents. Create Records of Survey and other survey maps. Updates and maintains Right of Way maps. Creates other drawings, maps, and details, such as floor plans for Real Easte.
- Oversees the Record Document (as-built) process for storage of project records on completion, scanning of the record document plans, permanent retention of the plans, and drafting in-house Record Documents using redlines submitted from contractors and Engineering Project managers utilizing various software like AutoCAD and Carlson.
- Maintains and updates GIS links on MapTucson to database and also maintains and updates 45 layers on MapTucson.
- Conducts research, including analysis of survey records and other engineering documents and reading of dockets to determine Public Right of Way. Answer Right of Way questions by the public and staff.
- Maintains Right-of-Way Records for the City of Tucson.
- Maintains and updates a storm drain line map layer on MapTucson. This provides approximate location and type of structure in our drainage system, such as location of manholes or size of underground pipe.
- Does site visits for drawing measurements and clarification of as-built conditions.
- Provides Costumer Service in answering questions from the public.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associates Degree in Engineering or related fieldExperience: Two (2) years of directly related experience - computer-aided drafting, geographic information systems, transportation engineering
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
(2) years of licensed driving is required
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with databases. Experience with GIS applications, preferably ArcGIS. Land Surveying Work Experience
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J2011 - Engineering Associate
To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent
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Compensation Grade
G106
Hourly Range
$24.16 - 36.24 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Department of Transportation and Mobility, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring
Department Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at
EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov
or 520-791-2619.
Recruiter Name
Genevieve Hernandez (103166)
Recruiter Email
tdot_hr@tucsonaz.gov
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.
Salary : $24 - $36