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How much do utilities attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for utilities attorney in Arizona is $110,788.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,400.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a utilities attorney do?

A Utilities Attorney specializes in legal issues related to public utilities, such as energy, water, telecommunications, and gas. They advise companies, government agencies, or regulatory bodies on compliance with utility laws, rate cases, environmental regulations, and infrastructure projects. Their work often involves representing clients in regulatory hearings, drafting contracts, and ensuring that utility providers adhere to state and federal laws.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a utilities attorney?

A Utilities Attorney typically handles tasks such as drafting and reviewing regulatory filings, advising on compliance issues, and representing utility clients before regulatory agencies and commissions. Daily work often involves researching evolving regulations, preparing legal arguments or comments, and collaborating with in-house counsel, engineers, or regulatory affairs teams. Utilities Attorneys may also participate in negotiations or settlements with stakeholders and attend public hearings. This role requires balancing detailed legal analysis with effective communication to support organizational interests in a dynamic, regulated environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a utilities attorney?

To thrive as a Utilities Attorney, you need a solid legal foundation in energy, environmental, and utility regulation law, along with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and bar admission. Familiarity with regulatory databases, legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and relevant state and federal compliance systems is highly valuable. Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and communication skills help you effectively advocate for clients and interact with regulatory bodies. These competencies enable Utilities Attorneys to manage complex legal matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic guidance in the utilities sector.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Utilities Attorney jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Utilities Attorney job openings:

Infographic showing various Utilities Attorney job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $110,788 per year, or $53.3 per hour.

Senior Project Manager (Land Development) - Phoenix

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY

Phoenix, AZ โ€ข On-site

$145K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference?
RICK is the place for you!

As a Senior Project Manager, you will join the management team of RICK to expand and guide the company’s land development operations throughout the Phoenix area and greater Arizona. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects while leading and mentoring engineering teams. The Senior Project Manager also fosters valuable partnerships to drive business development efforts with private developers, landowners, and higher-education institutions. RICK is committed to career growth opportunites, including the unique opportunity for potential advancement to ownership.


Responsibilities

  • Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, including providing expert guidance on the design process, delivering regular progress updates, and ensuring alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Oversee and direct all phases of complex land development projects from site evaluation and due diligence through scoping, proposals, design plans and reports, permitting, and final approvals
  • Manage quality assurance and quality control effectively
  • Lead project teams by establishing clear expectations, ensuring technical excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment focused on efficiency, quality, and innovation
  • Provide mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen staff capabilities and support career progression within the team
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and public agencies
  • Work with Principals within RICK and provide strategic input on business development opportunities; support firm growth through client retention and new project pursuits

General Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college
  • Registered Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • 10+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects with an emphasis on single-family development projects
  • Proven experience leading project teams, managing clients, and overseeing permitting processes
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to make independent decisions and guide project teams toward successful outcomes
  • Experience mentoring, directing, and reviewing the work of technical staff and junior project managers
  • Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies
  • Business development and marketing experience, including proposal writing, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work

Technical Experience Requirements

  • Advanced technical expertise in land development design including entitlements, site grading and drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and best design practices.
  • Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies
  • Experience with preparation and processing of regulatory plans
  • Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the Arizona region (strongly preferred)
  • Ability to perform constructability reviews and experience with a range of construction support services
  • Strong technical skills with AutoCAD-Civil 3D

Company Offerings

  • Generous benefits package with annual bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, 401K, personal leave, and life and disability insurance
  • Company culture experiences, including events, team-building activities, parties, and more
  • Innovative technology and company-wide resources
    $145,000-$160,000 Annual Compensation

Find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and fun at RICK!
Learn more by visiting
www.rickengineering.com.

Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RICK’s employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK's employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.