APS (Arizona Public Service) is hiring : IT Designer II / Designer, Senior | IT C

APS (Arizona Public Service); Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Arizona is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance IT and OT infrastructure that supports field operations. This role involves designing new systems, improving existing ones, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure efficient communication networks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in technical design and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Design new components for IT and OT systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure practical designs.
• Modify existing designs to enhance performance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Associates Degree

Technical Degree

Tools

AutoCad

Meridian Document Repository

Job description

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

What your day would be like :

You'll be hands-on in designing and enhancing critical IT and OT infrastructure that supports field operations across the organization. Each day, you'll develop new system components, improve existing designs, and collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient communication networks and technologies.

You are responsible for :

• Designing new components or portions of IT and OT systems based on project requirements.
• Modifying and improving existing designs to enhance system performance and support evolving operational needs.
• Collaborating with field service and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and field-ready.
• Supporting documentation, drawings, and specifications needed for construction and field deployment.
• Identifying opportunities to innovate and streamline communication infrastructure designs.

The kinds of people we want to talk to have done many of the following :

• Created detailed designs for IT, OT, or network infrastructure projects.
• Improved or redesigned existing systems to boost efficiency or reliability.
• Worked with cross-functional teams, especially field service or operations groups.
• Applied standards, codes, and best practices to real-world technical designs.
• Brought a problem-solving mindset to technical challenges and field support needs.

If you're passionate about blending technology and field operations and want to help shape the backbone of a company's communications infrastructure, we'd love to connect!

• Associates Degree and / or Technical Degree
• AND two (2) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• Requires basic knowledge of related IT systems and procedures
• Associates Degree and / or Technical Degree
• AND four (4) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• Requires considerable knowledge of related IT systems and procedures.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCad software and Meridian Document Repository
• Ability to explain complex technical processes simply
• Skills in coordinating workflow with customer service and stakeholder collaboration
• Understanding of Drafting Principles, standards, and symbols
• Attention to detail and ability to create accurate drawings
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and construction processes
• Relevant industry experience preferred

Major Accountabilities

Develop and modify design drawings, utilize CAD tools, gather information, and coordinate with engineering teams. Ensure accuracy, manage files, participate in meetings, create 2D models, and ensure compliance with standards.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require compliance with U.S. export control laws. Pinnacle West is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.

Home Based

Employees primarily work from home and visit APS facilities as needed. Residency in Arizona or New Mexico is expected. Adequate technology and ergonomic setup are required, and role specifics may change based on business needs.

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