Supervisor Renewables Engineering

Arizona Public Service Co.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service is seeking a Supervisor of Engineering to lead engineering services, develop profitable plans and proposals, and manage contracts and customer relations. The role emphasizes strong people leadership and technical oversight.

The position requires a BA in Engineering with 5 years of experience, PE preferred, and the ability to navigate cross-disciplinary teams and industry standards. Hybrid work arrangement in Arizona is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET/IEA or ABET MRA; 5 years engineering experience.
• Engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience; equivalency reviewed by management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise department engineering work to ensure technical soundness and cost effectiveness; meet schedule and budget commitments.
• Develop plans and proposals that meet customer needs, are profitable, and manage risk.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure prudent use of company money and resources.
• Maintain a capable department; hire, supervise, evaluate, reward and develop staff.
• Provide consulting and stay connected with industry and EPRI; explore new technologies.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and ensure plant documents are maintained.

Skills

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

Contract development

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

Engineering Masters degree (substitution for 1 year of experience)

Job description

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

The Supervisor of Engineering supervises the engineering services performed in the department. May be responsible for developing and managing outside business which includes meeting with new and existing customers, preparing/presenting proposals, negotiating contract and ensuring projects are profitable.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
• Plus five (5) years of experience in engineering positions.
• Engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program.
• A relevant Masters degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
• (A four-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered directly equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Equivalency may be considered based on a review of the degree program curriculum, subject to approval by Engineering department management.)

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Broad knowledge of engineering disciplines related to electric utilities.
• Must possess excellent people management, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of contract development, negotiation strategies, and proven success in attaining customer satisfaction.

Major Accountabilities

1. Supervises department engineering work to ensure it is technically sound and cost effective and all projects meet schedule and budget commitments.
2. Develops plans and proposals that meet the customers needs, are profitable, and maintain an appropriate level of risk for the company.
3. Monitors expenditures of unit or area of responsibility ensuring prudent use of company money and resources.
4. Maintains a technically competent department to meet the needs of our customers. Hires, supervises, evaluates, rewards and develops a multi-discipline staff.
5. Provides consulting expertise as needed. Maintains communication with industry and EPRI. Investigates new technologies.
6. Prepares detailed list and cost estimates. Ensures plant documents are appropriately maintained.

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.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.

CIP Requirement

This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.

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 set up. Role types are subject to change based on business need. Job Segment: Sustainability, Nuclear, Energy