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.
The Substation Design Engineer II is responsible for performing engineering design modifications and technical analysis to support substation projects and programs. This role applies established engineering principles to develop and enhance substation systems ensuring reliability safety and operational efficiency.
Working under general guidance the Substation Design Engineer II provides design solutions performs economic and analytical evaluations and delivers technical support across various engineering functions. The position may also offer limited technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers or team members.
This role requires strong analytical design and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities. May be subject to shift work as needed to support operations.
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:
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 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 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 high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education self-study and awareness of technology advances.
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.
*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up. |
*Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Substation Design Engineer II • Deer Valley, Arizona, USA