Senior Principal Transmission Line Engineer

Requisition ID: 19001

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Salt River Project (SRP) is transforming its power generation resources, including a new pumped storage hydropower project that could provide up to 2000 MW of energy storage. As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead technical transmission line engineering efforts, including analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, design structure framing, hardware assemblies, drafting plans and specifications, and preparing bill of materials and procurement documents. Your initial role will involve working with SRP’s Pumped Storage Project Team on the design, procurement, and construction of approximately 55 miles of new 500kV transmission and several system upgrades. Join SRP in deploying sustainable and flexible power solutions for our customers and communities.

What It Takes To Succeed

Preferred Qualifications/Experience: 

• Perform optimization analysis and project scoping; considering standard and nonstandard structure and materials to meet the planning and project needs, while also meeting company standards, specifications, construction and maintenance needs.
• Be familiar with the PLS-CADD suite of software including proficiency with advanced FE/SAPS modeling techniques including as-built wire system modeling. Experience with TOWER and ASCE 10. 
• Extensive experience specifying and procuring transmission materials and equipment, and design and construction services.

If internal, Candidates must attain a Valued Contributor or better rating on their annual performance review for the last three years.

Responsible for budgets, schedules, and management of resources for programs and projects of major scope. Demonstrated network of internal and external contacts including customers, outside agencies, and suppliers of significant equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers' facilities, industry functions, and SRP facilities. Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job. Must have a valid driver's license.

Ability to work effectively with SRP executive management.

What You'll Do

• Performs as an engineering project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs which are large or have many complex features.
• Prepares specifications, evaluates bids, and prepares recommendation materials for management consideration