Engineer I - Transmission and Distribution Rotational Program (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean 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

Transmission & Distribution Rotational Engineer Summary:

Successful candidates will enjoy four 6-month assignments in various areas of the distribution, transmission and substation organizations to assist them in learning the functions of these areas.  After the two year rotational period, the candidate will be assigned to a department.

 

Areas where assignments are possible include:

• Distribution, 69kV or transmission planning
• Overhead and underground line design
• Substation design
• System Protection and Controls engineering
• Distributed Energy Resources
• Inter connecting non-APS generation to APS’s system
• Distribution standards
• Distribution or transmission operations engineering 
• Advanced Grid Technologies / Smart Grid

 

Given the logistics of APS’s operations within Arizona, candidates should be flexible regarding geographic work location within Arizona per the rotation requirements of the program.  Further, assignments are located within the Phoenix Metropolitan area, but may require travel throughout the State of Arizona.

Minimum Requirements

• 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).
  • Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, 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:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering emphasis preferred) 
• Ideal graduation dates include: December 2025 and May 2026 or within the previous 24 months
• Knowledge and ability to apply basic discipline engineering principles, practices and theories and use commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations.
• Demonstrated ability in problem analysis/resolution techniques and knowledge of electrical systems design.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline. 
• Must possess general business perspective; problem solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Assists in the analysis and preparation of a variety of data, technical reviews and evaluations, trend analyses, short to long-range technology assessments, products and services, investigations, product/specification verifications to aid decision making. May present findings to a diverse group of management, internal staff, customers, vendors, etc.

2) Assists in preparing engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, scheduling, evaluations and studies. Prepares engineering documentation including drawings, sketches, construction notes, purchase orders, specifications, work orders, bid evaluations, etc. Ensures engineering analyses, design, project control, or oversight work is technically sound, cost effective, and in compliance with established standards, codes, and regulations.

3) Interfaces with customer and other departments to ensure project objectives are understood and that work scope meets customer requirements, budget and schedule.

4) Provides technical and field support within areas of specialty to assigned internal staff and customers. Assists with identifying deficiencies, potential schedule or quality problems and tr