Transmission Planning & Engineer -III/Senior

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service - APS is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer at the III/Senior level to ensure the reliability of the 69kV-500kV transmission system. The role emphasizes conducting studies (power flow, transient stability, short circuit) and leading projects from initiation to closeout.

The successful candidate will maintain transmission models, apply best practices, and interact with regulatory authorities. A BS in engineering and 5 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering required
• Minimum five years of engineering experience in transmission planning
• Bachelor degrees Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Structural preferred
• Experience with NERC/WECC/industry standards is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term transmission plans and promote new investments
• Conduct power flow, transient stability, short circuit studies and other analyses
• Build and maintain power flow, dynamic, and short circuit models
• Lead multiple projects from initiation through construction closeout
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and external agencies
• Represent APS on industry work groups and regional committees

Skills

Power system studies

Project leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering BS

Tools

GE PSLF

CAPe

PowerWorld

PSSE

TARA

Job description

Overview

Transmission Planning & Engineer - III/Senior role at Arizona Public Service - APS. The Transmission Planning & Engineering - Engineer III/Senior is responsible for ensuring the continued safety and reliability of the APS 69kV-500kV transmission system. The department seeks an engineer who will apply technical knowledge and experience to promote core objectives, including conducting transmission studies such as power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and other power system analyses. The engineer will lead multiple projects from initiation through construction closeout and will maintain knowledge of new developments, technologies, and industry best practices. The engineer may coordinate, administer, and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Developing long-term transmission plans and promoting new investment in transmission infrastructure
• Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and orders (FERC, NERC, WECC, ACC)
• Building and maintaining power flow, dynamic, and short circuit transmission models
• Provide for reliable interconnection of new resources
• Promote economic development by providing new and innovative means for large-use customers to connect to the transmission system
• Perform technical studies, using system simulation software such as GE PSLF and CAPE, to strategically plan the expansion of the transmission system and maintain acceptable levels of system reliability
• Lead multiple small to large-scale projects simultaneously. Identify potential schedule or quality problems and initiate corrective action. Take initiative to eliminate barriers and use resources to ensure desired results. May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities
• Represent APS on various technical industry work groups or regional committees

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Prefer candidate has experience with transmission service and/or interconnection studies
• Knowledgeable in power flow and transient stability studies (GE PSLF, TARA, PowerWorld, PSSE)
• Experienced with NERC Standards including: MOD, TPL, CIP, FAC, PRC
• Familiarity with the FERC pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariff
• Familiarity with the southwestern and WECC transmission system
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, outside agencies, and regulatory authorities

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. Approved Engineer degrees Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, 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.)

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 (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions. Approved Engineer degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and 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.)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Design
• Industries
• Utilities

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