Senior Renewable Energy Engineer

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. 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.

Job Brief

Provide engineering services in Generation Engineering supporting the operation of renewable power generating facilities, lead and execute engineering studies, provide data to resource planning and market trading departments, and works with other groups in and out of the company to facilitate SRP’s transition to a low-carbon, high-renewable future.  

Job Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for renewable power generating facility capital and O&M budget planning process 
• Prepares project/study specifications, issues and evaluates request for proposals, and oversees work performed by consultants 
• Provides feedback for long term asset lifecycle planning 
• Collaborates with research organizations such as EPRI and universities on projects, and serves on industry committees/task forces as a representative of SRP
• Maintains relationships and collaborates with vendors and consultants 
• Writes reports and memos and prepares presentations to distribute to team members and management 
• Provides written or oral recommendations to management as requested  

Education

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.

Experience

Five (5) years full time experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.  Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Additional Information

Background and Work Experience: 

• Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial engineering degree preferred 
• Work experience with renewable power generation facilities or other similar industrial processes 

  

Technical Knowledge Base and Skillsets 

Ability to use software tools required for the job 

• Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 
• Python, Excel VBA, or similar programming languages 
• AVEVA PI, especially PI Vision, Asset framework, and DataLink 

 

Other tools as needed 

Understanding of engineering fundamentals related to power plants and this role 

• Experience with renewable energy and energy storage technologies 
• Familiarity with operations and maintenance of renewable energy and energy storage technologies 
• Familiarity with development, design, procurement, and implementation of renewable energy and energy storage technologies 
• Familiarity with commissioning, acceptance testing, and capacity testing of renewable energy and energy storage technologies 
• Other engineering fundamentals as needed 

 

Other skillsets 

• Ability to collaborate across many different organizations and disciplines within a company 
• Collaborate well with other team members 

  

Travel Requirements 

• Occasional travel for EPRI meetings, industry organization functions, conferences and training 
• Travel to SRP facilities and power plants as required to support projects and maintain relationships 

Certifications or Testing Required

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

 

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 16379

 

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