Controls Engineer I / II / III / Senior - Renewable Generation

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Summary

Controls Engineer I / II / III / Senior - Renewable Generation - Renewable Generation team at APS is looking for a Controls Engineer that is passionate about solar and energy storage. As a controls engineer you’ll play a key role in the development and troubleshooting of control systems across a growing fleet of utility-scale solar and BESS sites. Your contributions will help ensure the safe and reliable operation of APS-owned renewable generation assets. If PLC, SCADA, and HMI are part of your daily vocabulary and you’re committed to continuous learning, this role is for you!

 

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and implement control logic for PLCs including SEL RTAC.
• Design intuitive, easy to navigate, and aesthetically pleasing HMI interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and debug control system issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Analyze and evaluate existing control systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create detailed technical documentation for control systems, including functional specifications and user manuals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to process control.
• Provide training to the operations and maintenance teams on control system functionality and troubleshooting.
• Implement safety measures within control systems to enhance overall plant safety.

 

Minimum Requirements

Controls Engineer I  - Renewable Generation

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution. 
• Ignition: The New SCADA experience preferred.

Controls Engineer II - Renewable Generation

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution
• PLUS two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.

Controls Engineer III - Renewable Generation

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution
• PLUS five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.

Controls Engineer Senior - Renewable Generation

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution
• PLUS eight (8) 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.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Experience in nuclear industry for jobs at Palo Verde.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

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.  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.

3) 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 empl