Engineer III or Engineer Senior

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 T&D Overhead Design team is looking for an experienced Transmission Engineer III with knowledge in the design of complex transmission projects, utilizing NESC code and applicable industry standards. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced transmission and distribution engineers to execute capital and maintenance projects at the medium and transmission voltage levels in Arizona.  It’s an exciting time to work for APS as we experience record growth in our Transmission sector which entails upgrading existing transmission lines, designing new EHV line projects, EHV interconnections, and large customer-driven projects. Join the APS T&D Overhead Design Engineering team to experience interesting and challenging work in the utility industry.

Minimum Requirements

Engineer III:

A four-year 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.  Approved Engineer degrees Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, 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.)

Engineer Senior:

A four-year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET-accredited institution plus five (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.  Approved Engineer degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and 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) Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations and verifications.
Complies with design, regulatory, operating and maintenance requirements. Ensures engineering analyses, design, project control, schedule commitments, or oversight work is technically sound, cost effective, and in compliance with established standards, codes, and regulations. Checks and reviews analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others.

2) Interfaces with customers and other departments to ensure project objectives are understood and that work scope meets customer requirements, budget and schedule. Contacts customers and various levels of management to obtain or present technical data. Presents the results of designs, studies projects (in terms of new techniques) or approaches to subordinates, colleagues, management and customers.

3) Enhances department performance and productivity and/or unit performance by formulating, coordinating, performing analysis and making recommendations for improvements. Provides technical assistance and guidance to department personnel to enhance department performance and productivity.

4) 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.

5) May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project. Identifies potential schedule or quality problems and initiates corrective action. Takes initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results. May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.

6) Provides technical guidance and leadership to