Senior Engineer - Transmission Line Asset Management

Salt River Project; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Pension plan

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Over 200 hours of PTO

Job summary

A utility company in Arizona seeks a Senior Engineer to provide engineering services in transmission line asset management. The role involves project leadership, fieldwork, and technical support. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, five years of experience, and strong communication skills. The company offers a hybrid workplace and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in engineering.
• Experience with transmission line management preferred.
• Ability to analyze engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and prepare recommendations.
• Conduct field work and analyses as needed.
• Generate reports and documentation for management.

Skills

Project management

Technical report writing

Field engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SmallWorld

Job description

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SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer or Civil Engineer to provide engineering services to SRP in a technically sound, safe, timely and cost effective manner to enable SRP to realize its goals and objectives for providing energy related services. Under direction of supervision, performs review of proposed encroachments and resolution of existing encroachments in SRP Right-of-Way (R.O.W.). Generates various reports and documentation for management using computerized information systems. Resolves existing encroachments and unauthorized use of SRP property based upon transmission line asset management processes, procedures, guidelines and transmission line maintenance practices. Performs evaluations of field conditions for SRP maintenance equipment access and set up within SRP R.O.W. Evaluates proposed and/or existing improvements from civil engineering, architectural and landscape plans and provides written review comments based upon SRP transmission line maintenance practices and guidelines. Prepares documentation and reports status of plan reviews, meetings and other correspondence related to proposed improvement projects and existing encroachments in SRP R.O.W. Generates various reports using data from SmallWorld, MapsOnline and various Microsoft products for use by management.

What You'll Do

• Performs as engineering project leader.
• Prepares recommendation material for management consideration.
• Administers and reviews work performed by consultants and others.
• Prepares and/or conducts written and oral reports and presentations.
• Performs field engineering work
• Performs engineering analyses.
• Contacts outside agencies, such as utilities, government agencies, developers, engineers, manufactures, vendors and others.
• Provides technical assistance on special projects as required by supervision.
• Provides engineering support and technical expertise to other departments.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Responsible for project budgets and schedules.
• Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies.
• Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).
• Prefer Civil or Electrical Engineer with Transmission Line experience.

Experience

Five (5) years full time experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution is required and a master’s degree in the area of specialty is preferred.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of line construction and maintenance practices. Knowledge of land rights, survey and overhead/underground line construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, SmallWorld, LRIMS, WAM, ECM, Bluebean, SharePoint and other computer applications
• Ability to work with SRP R.O.W. contractor or customer service personnel in answering questions from property owners, municipalities and governmental agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and ability to provide or obtain information to/from other departments affected by the transmission line asset management process.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments with concurrent schedules and plan own workload.
• Occasional travel to industry organizational functions and SRP facilities statewide.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Services for Renewable Energy

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