Substation Design Engineer II

APS-posted 6 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Phoenix, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

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The Substation Design Engineer II is responsible for performing engineering design, modifications, and technical analysis to support substation projects and programs. This role applies established engineering principles to develop and enhance substation systems, ensuring reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. Working under general guidance, the Substation Design Engineer II provides design solutions, performs economic and analytical evaluations, and delivers technical support across various engineering functions. The position may also offer limited technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers or team members. This role requires strong analytical, design, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities. May be subject to shift work as needed to support operations.

Analyzes and prepares a variety of data, technical reviews and evaluations, trend analyses, short to long-range technology assessments, products and services, investigations, product/specification verifications to aid decision making.May present findings to a diverse group of management, internal staff, customers, vendors, etc.
Identifies, communicates and advocates resolution of technical concerns while adhering to sound engineering principles during evaluation / resolution of the conditions. Challenges conditions and decisions when needed to ensure plant systems, engineering designs, project controls and oversight of work has high technical quality, is cost effective, in compliance with established standards, codes and regulations, maintains future reliability, satisfies customer requirements, budget and schedules to meet or exceed all reasonable or agreed upon customer service levels.
Interfaces with customers or cross organizational team members to assess their needs, determine the scope of the project, obtain necessary data to make key decisions which may require consultation with external or internal customers or employees.
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.
Provides support for projects and modifications that will increase operating efficiency. May review design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements.
May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project.
Checks and reviews standard analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others.
May provide technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments. Maintains high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education, self-study, and awareness of technology advances.

A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) plus two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, 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.)

Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.

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