Designer I/II/III/Senior| Customer Design Center

APS • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Designer I/II supports the development and preparation of design documentation for facility and plant modification projects, equipment installations, and other engineering initiatives. The role assists with creating and revising design drawings, design change notices, bills of materials, and related technical documents in accordance with established standards and project requirements.

The Designer III/Senior provides design and design leadership for new installations and changes to existing plant facilities, transmission and distribution systems, substations, customer projects, and/or unique, complex systems. This role collaborates with engineers, project management, and others to develop project designs and drawings. It provides engineering recommendations, design guidance and review, and technical support to APS crews, staff, contractors, and consultants for modifications and repairs. The Designer III/Senior also provides technical input, identifies potential risks, supports manpower estimates, schedules, construction packages, costs, and status reports, and oversees project design documentation for compliance with established design standards and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of college or technical-school coursework in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or a technical discipline, or equivalent.
• Level I: Some business units may require one year of design experience in the area of specialization.
• Level II: Two years of design experience in the area of specialization.
• Level III: Four years of related design experience in the area of specialization.
• Senior: Eight years of designer, drafting, or CAD experience in the area of specialization.
• Demonstrated or effective interpersonal, oral and written communication, and PC skills in a Windows environment, as applicable to the level.
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license.
• Applicants must confirm whether they are a U.S. person or non-U.S. person for export-control compliance. Certain positions may require U.S.-person status; all openings at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations require applicants to be U.S. persons.

Nice To Haves

• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience at a subject matter expert level of proficiency.
• Extensive experience interacting with internal APS departments, external service providers, and external stakeholders or customers to support projects.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of the design and project management process.
• Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, concise, thorough, and understandable engineering documents using manual or CADD techniques and related software; may assist in developing Plant Design Change packages or technically sound simple-to-medium job packages within the provided schedule.
• Gather, organize, and develop engineering data; conduct field investigations to determine as-built conditions and design requirements; and perform studies and computations for design drawings.
• Conduct plant walk-downs for constructability and design verification when required.
• Ensure project commitments are achieved and work conforms to procedures, government regulations, and applicable codes and standards.
• Compile required project documentation into complete packages, submit packages for review and approval, and expedite documentation transmittal to the appropriate field units and files.
• Use appropriate skills and critical thinking to resolve issues and problems.
• Understand and use systems and applications involved in project design.
• Work effectively in a team environment and make a positive contribution.
• For Designer III/Senior roles, provide design leadership and oversight; collaborate on project designs and drawings; provide engineering recommendations, design guidance, review, and technical support; identify potential risks; and contribute to project estimates, schedules, construction packages, costs, and status reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED