Principal Engineer

SRP • Scottsdale, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide engineering expertise as a program/project leader for achieving the safe, reliable and efficient operation of SRP's power grid for Transmission and Generation Operations (TGO) in Operations Strategy & Services (OSS).

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice is required.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work as defined for this position
• Contributed to the authoring, publishing and or presenting of internal or external technical papers
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, Masters in Engineering or any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement is preferred.
• Responsible for budgets, schedules, and management of resources for programs and projects of major scope.
• Demonstrated network of internal and external contacts including customers, outside agencies, and suppliers of significant equipment and services.
• Occasional travel to suppliers' facilities, industry functions, and SRP facilities.
• Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

Responsibilities

• Performs as an engineering project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs which are large or have many complex features.
• Prepares specifications, evaluates bids, and prepares recommendation materials for management consideration when evaluating large or complex procurements.
• Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor in a technical specialty.
• May performs engineering design, analysis, and studies in an area of technical specialty requiring a significant knowledge of related fields.
• Provides engineering discipline leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants and others.
• May prepare and/or conduct written and oral reports and presentations.
• When required/requested, serves on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP.
• Active leadership role in promoting safety within department. Actively develops and trains engineers on technical, project management
• Lead and/or support engineering activities on strategic TGO projects and initiatives.
• Serve as TGO’s representative facilitating new interconnections to SRP’s transmission system.
• Represent TGO in legal and regulatory matters or proceedings of a technical nature when required.
• Act as a TGO SME on SRP’s Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
• Assess and analyze the operation of SRP’s transmission system. Identify, communicate, and implement improvements to system operation in collaboration with multiple work groups and disciplines.
• Support strategic initiatives external to TGO as needed.
• Serve as technical expert on negotiations and contractual matters related to TGO.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to various levels of SRP management and industry groups as needed.
• When required/requested, serve on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP. Take an active leadership role in promoting safety within department.
• Actively develop and train engineers on technical, project management, and/or best practice related activities.
• Identify or create development opportunities.
• Demonstrate substantive thought leadership to further new ideas, products, services, and/or business processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate substantive leadership in organizational change management to foster the success of new business products, services, and/or business processes.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal