Reliability Engineer I / II | Balance of Plant (BOP)

APS•Phoenix, AZ

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a motivated Balance of Plant Engineer to support the cooling and water systems that are critical to safe and reliable power plant operations. In this role, you'll partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, support outages, and help improve system reliability and efficiency. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, learning plant systems, and building technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
Two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions (for Engineer II).
Knowledge and ability to apply basic discipline engineering principles, practices and theories and use commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations.
Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee) due to potential access to U.S. Export Control Laws.
Must obtain and maintain Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards.
Must reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

Nice To Haves

Engineers with a passion for reliability, plant operations, and continuous improvement.
Individuals with experience or education in mechanical systems, power generation, industrial facilities, or related fields.
Strong problem-solvers who enjoy working both in the field and in a technical office environment.
Team players who communicate effectively and collaborate across functions.
Engineers eager to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time.
Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Structural.

Responsibilities

Monitor and support the health and performance of cooling water systems and other mechanical plant equipment.
Assist in diagnosing and resolving equipment and system issues to support safe, reliable operations.
Provide engineering support during planned and forced outages.
Support maintenance strategies, equipment assessments, and long-term reliability initiatives.
Participate in evaluating plant modifications, technical documents, and equipment upgrades.
Work closely with operations, maintenance, environmental, and engineering teams to implement solutions.
Maintain engineering reports, equipment records, and reliability data.