Transmission Overhead Engineer III/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 Engineer 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.)

 

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 energy industry or a consulting services environment. Relevant experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-TOWER, and AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Experience using RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design. Professional Engineer licensure.   
Functional understanding of AISC “Specification for Structural Steel Buildings”, ACI 318-14 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete”, and ASCE/SEI 7 “Minimum Design Loads for buildings and Other Structures”, ASCE/SEI 10 “Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures”, and ASCE/SEI 48 “Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures”
Functional understanding of NESC, EIA, ANSI, IEEE and GO95 Codes
 

Major Accountabilities

1) Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications.  Structural modeling of transmission line elements for load capacity and electrical clearance. 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.

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