Engineer I II | Four Corners Power Plant Mechanical

The Engineer I / II performs engineering design modifications economic and analytical support for various engineering programs and projects. Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis. Work is performed with general guidance over specific engineering design modifications and technical assistance. Provides limited technical guidance and leadership to others as needed. May be subject to shift work.

Engineer 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).

Engineer II

• A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
• Plus two (2) years experience in Engineering-related positions. Engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program.
• A relevant Masters degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

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.

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.)

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 plant systems 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 remain healthy.

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) May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning designing scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project.

7) Checks and reviews standard analysis evaluations and investigations of others.

8) May provide technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.

9) Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments. Maintains high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education self-study and awareness of technology advances.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energys Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810) the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively U.S. Export Control Laws). Therefore some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person which is defined as a U.S. Citizen a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) a Political Asylee or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

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.