Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

APS (Arizona Public Service); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service seeks an Engineer III/Senior to ensure the safety and reliability of the APS transmission system. You will perform power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and EMT studies, while leading multiple projects and coordinating with regulators.

You will maintain awareness of new developments and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers, interfacing with external agencies and industry groups as APS represents the company.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree from ABET-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Eight years engineering-related experience; five years for Engineer III.
• Experience with transmission studies and regulatory standards (FERC, NERC, WECC, ACC).
• Ability to lead multiple projects and interface with regulators and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term transmission plans and promote new investment in transmission infrastructure.
• Build and maintain power flow, dynamic, EMT, and short-circuit transmission models.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and orders (FERC, NERC, WECC, ACC).
• Lead multiple projects from initiation to close-out, coordinating with stakeholders.

Skills

Power flow studies

Transient stability

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

NERC standards

Regulatory liaison

Project leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

PSSE

CAPE (APA)

Job description

Arizona Public Service seeks an Engineer III/Senior to ensure the safety and reliability of the APS transmission system. You will perform power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and EMT studies, while leading multiple projects and coordinating with regulators.

You will maintain awareness of new developments and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers, interfacing with external agencies and industry groups as APS represents the company.