Transmission Overhead Senior Engineer

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is seeking a Transmission Overhead Senior Engineer in Phoenix to lead the design of complex transmission projects, ensuring NESC and industry standards compliance. You will guide loads, clearances, and reliability on high‑voltage assets while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams across large capital programs.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, project oversight, and technical mentorship, with opportunities to shape the grid's future through

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Eight years of engineering-related work experience.
• Approved Engineer degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Structural.
• A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering plans, designs, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reviews.
• Interface with customers and management to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Enhance department performance by coordinating analysis and recommending improvements.
• May oversee engineering programs and coordinate with cross-organizational partners.
• Lead small- to medium-scale projects from planning to coordination.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Contribute to long-range strategies for site problems.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with technology and industry developments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Code compliance

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS-TOWER

AutoCAD

MicroStation

RISA-3D

STAAD

Job description

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.

Summary

The APS T&D Overhead Design team is seeking an experienced Transmission Overhead Senior Engineer to help shape the future of Arizona's electric grid. In this role, you will lead the design of complex transmission projects, applying NESC requirements and industry standards to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

You will join a highly skilled team of transmission and distribution engineers supporting critical capital and maintenance projects across medium- and high-voltage systems. With record growth in APS's transmission portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting initiatives including transmission line upgrades, new EHV transmission projects, EHV interconnections, and large customer-driven infrastructure projects.

If you're looking for challenging technical work, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to help power Arizona's future, we'd love to hear from you.

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET-accredited institution
• PLUSeight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
• Approved Engineer degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Structural.
• A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.

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 energy industry or a consulting services environment.
• Relevant experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-TOWER, and AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience using RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design. Professional Engineer licensure.
• Functional understanding of AISC “Specification for Structural Steel Buildings”, ACI 318-14 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete”, and ASCE/SEI 7 “Minimum Design Loads for buildings and Other Structures”, ASCE/SEI 10 “Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures”, and ASCE/SEI 48 “Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures”
• Functional understanding of NESC, EIA, ANSI, IEEE and GO95 Codes

Major Accountabilities

1) Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications. Structural modeling of transmission line elements for load capacity and electrical clearance. 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.

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.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

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.

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