Standards Engineer (Civil) II | T&D (11013)
Standards Engineer (Civil) II | T&D (11013)
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Job Description
Arizona Public Service generates reliable affordable and clean 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 states largest and longest-serving energy provider our more than 6000 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 countrys 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
We are seeking a skilled and motivated T&D Standards Engineer (Civil) II/III to support the safe reliable and efficient construction operation and maintenance of our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems. In this role you will apply your civil engineering expertise to moderate-scale engineering and construction projects contributing to the development and enhancement of T&D standards and practices.
Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining construction standards and material specifications conducting engineering analyses evaluating materials and failed components and supporting internal design and construction teams. Youll play an active role in identifying improvement opportunities across T&D design and construction processes and will have increasing responsibility for technical decisions guidance and customer engagement.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented collaborative and proactive in staying informed on industry trends and emerging technologies. Occasional after-hours support may be required.
Minimum Requirements
Engineer II
- A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline 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) plus two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Engineer III
- A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline 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) plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Approved Engineering degrees:
- Materials Science/Metallurgy Physics Chemistry Nuclear Electrical Mechanical Civil Electronics Computer Science Environmental 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.)
Preferred Special Skills Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Civil/Structural Engineering Degree.
- Experience in structural loading analysis using O-Calc or other similar software programs.
- Ability to apply good construction operating and engineering practices while adhering to the APS safety rules and company policies.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
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 T&D Standards 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 employees.
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 meet T&D standards.
5) Provides support for projects and modifications that will increase operating efficiency. May review design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications schedules and any regulatory requirements.
6) Plans coordinates sets priorities and applies resources on moderate projects or processes.
7) Takes initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results.
8) Checks and reviews standard analysis evaluations and investigations of others.
9) Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
10) Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments.
11) Maintains high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education self-study and awareness of technology advances.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Pinnacle West) maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to recruiting hiring promoting compensating reassigning demoting transferring laying off recalling terminating employment and training for all positions without regard to race color religion disability age national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status protected veteran status or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
*Role types are subject to change based on business need
Employment Type
Full Time
