Engineer III / Senior - Electrical Controls

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) seeks an Engineer III / Senior to lead electrical controls system design and field execution for APS Generation non-nuclear plants. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with engineering standards, requiring strong project management and technical leadership.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in engineering, 5+ years in engineering, and PE licensure is preferred to advance project oversight and design reviews.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering or related applied science.
• 5+ years engineering-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies solutions to a broad range of technical issues.
• Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, analyses, specs, and cost estimates.
• Interprets and integrates complex project elements to meet requirements.
• Represents project results to customers and management.

Skills

Problem analysis

Engineering standards

Utility industry experience

PE licensure

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. 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.

Summary

APS Generation Non-Nuclear is growing and looking for a motivated, Professional Engineer III / Senior with extensive electrical controls system design and field experience. This role will heavily leverage your technical expertise to ensure designs produced for APS Generating plants meet expectations for safety, quality, performance, and engineering design standards. If you have a pragmatic, detail-oriented perspective with good time management skills and enjoy utilizing your engineering expertise, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• A four year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution
• plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions
• A four year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution
• plus eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Approved degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, 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.)

Major Accountabilities

1. Develops and applies unique solutions and applications to a broad range of technical issues and problems (solutions that typically require original and creative approaches). Makes decisions and recommendations that have a moderate to significant effect on the overall organization performance.
2. Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations and verifications. Ensures engineering analyses, design, project control, schedule commitments or oversight work is technically sound, cost effective, and in compliance with established standards, codes, and regulations. Checks and reviews analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others.
3. Integrates the many interrelated elements of complex projects that are broad in scope, require considerations not previously encountered and requires interpretation and/or modification to guidelines. Complies with design, regulatory, operating and maintenance requirements. Identifies potential schedule or quality problems and initiates corrective action.
4. Interfaces with customers and other departments to ensure project objectives are understood and that work scope meets customer requirements, budget and schedule. Contacts customers and various levels of management to obtain or present technical data. Presents the results of designs, studies projects (in terms of new techniques) or approaches to subordinates, colleagues, management and customers.
5. Provides technical guidance, leadership and support to less experienced engineers.
6. Assists the organization in problem solving, as needed, by critically challenging assumptions and decisions to ensure the most optimal solutions and strategies are implemented. Assists in developing long-range strategies for significant site problems.
7. Leverages industry and organization resources to resolve key technical issues. Develops a path forward to address these issues including bridging strategies. May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.
8. May plan and coordinate programs and large-scale engineering projects or multiple medium-scale projects while acting as a technical specialist for a specific engineering field. May be responsible for: all aspects of work scope; directing consultants; conducting feasibility studies; determining staff, cost estimates and resource requirements; and recommending engineering criteria.
9. Monitors projects and recommends modifications to increase operating efficiency and /or reviews design and documentation of complex projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements. May develop, negotiate and manage contracts and contract revisions.
10. May research new developments and technology and make recommendations to management on their feasibility for Company operations.