Manager, Generation Engineering & Capital Projects

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

 

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

Manager, Generation Engineering & Capital Projects

As the Manager of Generation Engineering & Capital Projects, you will lead engineering and project management efforts across mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and design disciplines for gas & oil power plants and related facilities. You will oversee engineering studies, budgeting, scheduling, and construction activities to enhance plant performance, drive operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Additionally, you will explore and implement new technologies to improve overall power generation capabilities.


Key Skills & Responsibilities:
Engineering & Project Leadership: Direct professional engineering and project management efforts across multiple disciplines for power plant projects.
Capital Project Oversight: Manage budgeting, scheduling, economic evaluations, and construction activities to ensure efficient project execution.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with management, plant production, planning, environmental, and safety teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.
Process & Performance Optimization: Lead engineering studies and analysis to drive efficiency, reliability, and compliance in power plant operations.
Technology Innovation: Research and recommend new technologies to improve plant performance and operational sustainability.
Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure that all engineering and capital project activities adhere to industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards.


We are looking for engineering and project management leaders who:

• Have extensive experience in power generation, gas & oil plant operations, or capital project management.
• Possess strong expertise in mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation engineering for power facilities.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership in managing complex engineering projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Are well-versed in compliance, safety standards, and environmental regulations for power generation.
• Have a proven track record of implementing new technologies and optimizing plant performance.
• Excel in collaboration, problem-solving, and driving operational excellence.

Electrify your career and lead innovative engineering and capital projects that shape the future of power generation!

Minimum Requirements

Manager, Generation Engineering & Capital Projects:

 

• A four-year bachelor's degree in engineering 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)
• Eight (8) years of experience in engineering positions.
• Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role position involving the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the work and performance of subordinates.
• Detailed technical knowledge of power plant engineering, operations, and maintenance.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of environmental requirements, OSHA, information technology and labor regulatory/contract requirements relative to the operation of an electric generation station.
• Solid leadership, project management and business knowledge, performance, interpersonal/communications skills.
• Professional Engineer registration.

 

 

Approved Engineering degrees:
Materials Science/Me