Engineer II | Renewable Generation Engineering

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. 

 

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

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Engineer to join our Renewable Generation Engineering team. As part of this team, you will play a key role in the reliability, implementation, and operation of our utility scale solar, BESS, and microgrid fleet. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and ensure operational continuity for critical loads. The ideal candidate will have a background in utility scale solar, BESS, or microgrid design and/or operation, diesel generators, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive solutions and increase reliability.

Work is performed with general guidance over specific engineering design, modifications, and technical assistance.
Provides limited technical guidance and leadership to others as needed.
May be subject to shift work.

Minimum Requirements

A four (4)-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
two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.


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.

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.)

Major Accountabilities

1) Analyzes and prepares 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) Identifies, communicates and advocates resolution of technical concerns while adhering to sound engineering principles during evaluation / resolution of the conditions.

3) Challenges conditions and decisions when needed to ensure plant systems, engineering designs, project controls and oversight of work has high technical quality, is cost effective, in compliance with established standards, codes and regulations, maintains future reliability, satisfies customer requirements, budget and schedules to meet or exceed all reasonable or agreed upon customer service levels.

4) Interfaces with customers or cross organizational team members to assess their needs, determine the scope of the project, obtain necessary data to make key decisions which may require consultation with external or internal customers or employees.

5) May provide oversight of engineering technical programs by managing the program requirements, working with cross organizational partners, reviewing and internalizing operating experience and coordinating corrective actions to ensure engineering program elements continue to remain healthy.

6) Provides support for projects and modifications that will increase operating efficiency.

7) May review design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements.

8) May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of t