Transmission Planning & Engineering I/II
Transmission Planning & Engineering I/II
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Job Description
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 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
The Transmission Planning & Engineering Engineer I/IIsupports the development and implementation of power systems and infrastructure projects by applying fundamental engineering principles. This entry-level role assists with technical economic and feasibility analyses for proposed projects and contributes to the preparation of business cases and operating plans. The Engineer provides technical support for engineering systems within their assigned area ensuring that project goals are met within defined scope and budget. Projects are typically limited in complexity and scale. This position may involve shift work and requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Minimum Requirements
Transmission Planning & Engineering I
- 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). Approved Engineer 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.)
Transmission Planning & Engineering 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. Approved Engineer 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:
- Knowledge and ability to apply basic discipline engineering principles practices and theories and use commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations.
- Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
- Knowledge of applicable codes standards practices methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
Major Accountabilities
1) Assists in the analysis and preparation of 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 present findings to a diverse group of management internal staff customers vendors etc.
2) Assists in preparing engineering plans designs specifications cost estimates scheduling evaluations and engineering documentation including drawings sketches construction notes purchase orders specifications work orders bid evaluations engineering analyses design project control or oversight work is technically sound cost effective and in compliance with established standards codes and regulations.
3) Interfaces with customer and other departments to ensure project objectives are understood and that work scope meets customer requirements budget and schedule.
4) Provides technical and field support within areas of specialty to assigned internal staff and with identifying deficiencies potential schedule or quality problems and troubleshoots formulates and initiates corrective action periodic testing and analysis of system data to minimize system/equipment with design regulatory operating and maintenance requirements.
5) Participates in the preparation of business cases and operational plans to successfully implement proposed projects.
6) Contacts customers and various levels of management to obtain or present technical the results of designs studies projects (in terms of new techniques) or approaches to subordinates colleagues management and customers.
7) Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive 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
