Designer I/II/III/Senior| Customer Design Center

APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Co. is seeking a Designer I/II/III/Senior to support design documentation for facility and plant modification projects.

You will create and revise design drawings, BOMs, and related technical documents following standards and project needs. The Designer III/Senior provides design leadership for new installations and changes, collaborating with engineers and management to deliver accurate documentation and provide technical input for schedules, costs, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 2 years college/technical coursework in CADD or a related discipline.
• Two years of college work in CADD or a technical field (or equivalent).
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong PC skills in Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate engineering drawings and documentation using manual or CADD methods.
• Gather and organize engineering data and perform field investigations to verify as-built conditions.
• Ensure conformance to procedures, codes, and standards across projects.
• Compile documentation into complete project packages and manage submissions and file organization.
• Provide design guidance and support to APS crews and contractors as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and project management on drawings and design reviews.
• Apply critical thinking to resolve design issues and estimate manpower and schedules.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

PC skills in Windows

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED; 2 years CADD/technical college

Technical discipline coursework

Tools

CADD software

Microsoft Office

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Designer I/II/III/Senior| Customer Design Center

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 state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 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 country’s 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 Designer I/IIsupports the development and preparation of design documentation for facility and plant modification projects, equipment installations, and other engineering initiatives. This role assists in creating and revising design drawings, design change notices, bills of materials, and related technical documents in accordance with established standards and project requirements.

The DesignerIII/Senior provides design and design leadership for new installations and changes to existing plant facilities, transmission and distribution systems, substations, customer projects and/or unique, complex systems.Collaborates with engineers, project management and others in development and preparation of project design/drawings.Provides engineering recommendations, design guidance/review and technical support to APS crews/staff and contractors/consultants for modifications and repairs.Provides technical input and identifies potential risks to support and develop manpower estimates, project schedules, construction packages, costs and status reports.Provides project design oversight on all Engineering documentation as it relates to established design standards and procedures.

Level I

• High School diploma/GED. Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or a technical discipline or equivalent.
• Specific Business Units may require one (1) year design experience in area of specialization.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications and interpersonal skill, as well as PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license.

Level II

• Must have completed two years college or technical school coursework in CADD or a technical discipline (or equivalent)
• Plus two (2) years design experience in area of specialization.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communications and PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license.

Level III

• Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in CADD or a technical discipline (or equivalent)
• Plus four (4) years related design experience in area of specialization.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communications and PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license.

Senior

• High School Diploma/GED
• Plus two (2) years college or technical school coursework in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or a technical discipline (or equivalent)
• Plus eight (8) years designer, drafting, CAD experience in area of specialization.
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Experience performing Computer Aided Design (CAD) work at a subject matter expert level of proficiency.
• Extensive experience interacting with internal APS departments, external service providers and external stakeholders/customers as needed to support projects.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of design and project management process.
• Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications (or similar computer applications).

Major Accountabilities

1) Produce accurate, concise, thorough, easily understood engineering documents, using manual or CADD techniques and related software; may assist in the development of Plant Design Change packages or simple to medium job package projects that are technically sound, within the schedule provided.
2) Gather, organize and develop Engineering data; perform field investigations to determine as built conditions and design requirements; perform studies and required computations for the development of design drawings. May perform Plant walk-downs for constructability and design verification.
3) Ensure that all project commitments are achieved. Insure conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks.
4) Compile all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submit the package for review and approval and expedite transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files.
5) Apply appropriate skills to resolve issues and apply critical thinking in resolving problems.
6) Demonstrate an understanding and an ability to utilize all systems and applications used in project design.
7) Effectively work in a team environment and provide a positive contribution.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's 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.
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.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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