Designer III/Senior | Overhead Transmission & Distribution

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 Overhead Engineering & Design department is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to develop designs for complex projects involving the installation, relocation, or re-conducting of overhead distribution and transmission facilities. This role requires expertise in creating design drawings using software tools such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and other computer-aided design programs.

 

The Designer III/Senior is responsible for preparing and updating project cost estimates using database estimating programs and managing material and equipment requirements, including specifying, ordering, and expediting. Field investigations, project management, and providing construction support and clarification are key components of this role. Additionally, the Designer will coordinate workflows to meet departmental needs and collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and customers to ensure project success.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop designs for complex overhead distribution and transmission projects.
• Create and update design drawings using PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and related tools.
• Prepare and revise project cost estimates using database estimating programs.
• Specify, order, and expedite materials and equipment for projects.
• Perform field investigations and provide construction support and clarification.
• Maintain workflow schedules to meet departmental deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, and customers to ensure project alignment.

 

Skills & Expertise:

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and related design software.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to estimate costs and manage material and equipment logistics.
• Experience with field investigations and construction coordination.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic, technical environment and enjoy contributing to impactful infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements

Designer III 
High School diploma/GED.  Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in CADD or a technical discipline (or equivalent) plus four (4) years related design experience in area of specialization. Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communications and PC skills in a Windows environment.  Requires a valid AZ driver's license.

Experience with PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension programs, Primavera or other scheduling program, Maximo or other work management program and Maximo CUE or another estimating program is preferred. Knowledge of the APS Safety manual and operational procedures is preferred 

 

Designer Senior 
High School Diploma/GED.  Must have completed two years college or technical school coursework in CADD or a technical Discipline (or equivalent) plus six (6) years related experience in area of specialization. Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communications and PC skills in a Windows environment.  Requires a valid AZ driver's license. 

Experience with PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension programs, Primavera or other scheduling program, Maximo or other work management program and Maximo CUE or another estimating program is preferred. Knowledge of the APS Safety manual and operational procedures is preferred.
 

Major Accountabilities

1) Produce accurate, concise, thorough, easily understood engineering documents, using manual or CADD techniques and related software; may assist in the development of Design Change packages or simple to medium job package projects that are technically sound, within the schedule provided.

2) Gather, organize and develop Engineering data; perform field investigation