Chemical engineering Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Salary : $64,833.60 - $87,568.00 Annually

Location : Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : FY2425-01011

Division : WATER RESOURCES

Department : ENGINEERING / ADMIN-WTR RECLAMATION

Opening Date : 06 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Introduction

At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation's most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines - engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.

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About the Position

Performs entry level civil engineering work, environmental engineering, and / or scientific related work in the technical evaluation of basic to moderately complex water and reclamation infrastructure and the associated regulatory requirements.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $36.64 / hour or $76,169.60 / annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or the Biological Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science) or a related scientific degree.
• Six months' experience in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or scientific analysis in the public or private sectors.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Credentials and Other Requirements

Other pertinent licenses and / or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division / department / section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following :

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Highlights :

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process :

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include :

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions :

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part-Time Positions :

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking

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Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction. i. Interlock Device. ii. Court Mandated Restricted Hours. iii. Other Non-Medical Restriction(s).

Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or the Biological Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science) or a related scientific degree? NOTE : If you answered yes to this question, you must include this information in the "Education" section of your application.

Do you have at least 6 months of professional experience in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or scientific analysis in the public or private sectors? NOTE : If you answered yes to this question, you must include this information in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

Have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam? If no, do you plan to take the exam in the next 12 months? NOTE : If you have passed the FE exam, you must include this information in the "Licenses & Certifications" section of your application.

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Please describe why you are interested in this position with the City of Scottsdale, your career objectives, and area(s) of interest in the Water and Water Reclamation industry.

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