Engineer III/Sr - Smart Grid

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

The SMART GRID ENGINNER III/SR provides technical engineering, design, economic and analytical support to participate in the development of long-range system plans and conducting of engineering requests, proposals and presentations.
Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis.

Has increasing responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations.

Provides technical guidance and leadership to others as needed.

May be subject to shift work.

Minimum Requirements

Engineer III

• A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.

• Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural. (A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.)

Engineer Senior

• A four year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution plus eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions. 

• Approved degrees:  Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural.  (A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering.  A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.)

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer licensure.     
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the application of control theory for electric grid operation & automation
• Experience with creating settings, message layouts, and/or control templates for distribution, substation, and/or transmission equipment controllers
• Familiarity with reliability and/or power quality technology, i.e. voltage regulators, capacitor banks, line sensors, reclosers / supervisory switches, grid edge dynamic VAR control apparatuses, control/relay panels for various substation devices, and other SCADA controlled devices
• Working knowledge of load management, distribution operations, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
• Training and assisting with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Mentor and develop professional staff.
• Experience with Power Base, CYME, SEL AcSelerator, CAPE, and ADMS.
• Knowledge on performing short circuit analysis, coordination studies and load flow.

 

Major Accountabilities

1) Provides technical engineering, design, economic and analytical support to participate in the development of long-range system plans and conducting of engineering requests, proposa