Generation Systems Engineer III | Engineer Senior - Steam Turbines

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy provider as a Generation Systems Engineer III. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your engineering expertise in steam turbines while contributing to sustainable energy solutions for Arizona. You will be responsible for technical engineering support, leading projects, and collaborating with various departments to ensure project success. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, this innovative firm is dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Engineering-related positions.
• In-depth knowledge in engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering plans, designs, and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
• Interface with customers to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

Problem analysis/resolution techniques

Engineering technology and process concepts

Technical guidance and leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related applied science

Job description

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.

The Generation Systems Engineer III - Steam Turbines provides technical engineering, design, economic, and analytical support to participate in the development of long-range system plans and conducting engineering requests, proposals, and presentations.

You are responsible for:

• Performing engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis.
• Responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations.
• Providing technical guidance and leadership to others as needed.
• May be subject to shift work.

The Generation Systems Engineer, Senior - Steam Turbines applies in-depth technical knowledge and expertise to complex engineering and construction projects and in resolving emergent issues. Is depended upon regularly in one or more areas of engineering expertise with in-depth knowledge in related fields or wide breadth of engineering knowledge in general fields.

You are responsible for:

• Understanding engineering technology and process concepts for the organization and processes.
• Work is reviewed from a long-term perspective and mainly for results.
• Establishing the most effective solution to problems.
• Sought out for solutions that are acted on as a final technical basis for decisions.
• May be subject to shift work.
• 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. Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications. Complies with design, regulatory, operating, and maintenance requirements. 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.
2. 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.
3. Enhances department performance and productivity and/or unit performance by formulating, coordinating, performing analysis, and making recommendations for improvements. Provides technical assistance and guidance to department personnel to enhance department performance and productivity.
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. May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling, and coordinating all facets of the project. Identifies potential schedule or quality problems and initiates corrective action. Takes initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results. May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.
6. Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
7. May participate in developing long-range strategies for significant site problems.
8. Provides input to projects and recommends modifications to increase operating efficiency and/or reviews design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules, and any regulatory requirements.
9. Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments.

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. 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.

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.

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

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic setup.

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

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