Substation Electrical Engineer III/Senior

aps • Deer Valley, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Engineering III/Senior provides technical engineering, design, economic and analytical support to participate in the development of Transmission and Distribution Substations. This role performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through Substation Design including Civil, Electrical, Physical Equipment Layout, Protection and Control. The position is responsible for technical decisions and interpretations, and provides technical guidance and leadership to others as needed. The role may be subject to shift work.

Requirements

• Engineer III: 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) plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
• Engineer Senior: 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) plus eight (8) 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.
• This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.
• All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status.
• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

Nice To Haves

• Substation Design including Civil, Electrical, Physical Equipment Layout, Protection and Control.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through Substation Design including Civil, Electrical, Physical Equipment Layout, Protection and Control.
• Responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to others as needed.
• Prepared engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations and verifications.
• Complied with design, regulatory, operating and maintenance requirements.
• Ensured engineering analyses, design, project control, schedule commitments, or oversight work is technically sound, cost effective, and in compliance with established standards, codes, and regulations.
• Checked and reviews analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others.
• Interfaces with customers and other departments to ensure project objectives are understood and that work scope meets customer requirements, budget and schedule.
• Contacts customers and various levels of management to obtain or present technical data.
• Presents the results of designs, studies projects (in terms of new techniques) or approaches to subordinates, colleagues, management and customers.
• Enhances department performance and productivity and/or unit performance by formulating, coordinating, performing analysis and making recommendations for improvements.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to department personnel to enhance department performance and productivity.
• 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.
• May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project.
• Identifies potential schedule or quality problems and initiates corrective action.
• Takes initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results.
• May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
• May participate in developing long-range strategies for significant site problems.
• Provides input to projects and recommends modifications to increase operating efficiency and/or reviews design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements.
• Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments.

Benefits

• The company maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment.
• It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster.
• View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• The Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

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