Supervisor of Engineering Oversight

APS • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

APS Generation Non-Nuclear is looking for a motivated, Professional Engineer with design experience and excellent people skills to lead an exciting organizational expansion. The Supervisor of Engineering Oversight will lead a group of APS engineers who perform oversight of engineering services performed for the department. This is a key role for successful execution of our approximately $250M per year capital budget and comes at a time of significant growth for our company. In addition to performing technical oversight of designs, this role may be responsible for developing and managing outside business which includes meeting with new and existing customers, preparing/presenting proposals, negotiating contracts and ensuring projects are financially sound.

Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in engineering 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 five (5) years of experience in engineering positions.
• Broad knowledge of engineering disciplines related to electric utilities.
• Must possess excellent people management, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of contract development, negotiation strategies, and proven success in attaining customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

• Approved Engineering 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 the Engineering Career Path Review Board to determine equivalency level.

Responsibilities

• Supervises department engineering work to ensure it is technically sound and cost effective and all projects meet schedule and budget commitments.
• Develops plans and proposals that meet the customers needs, are profitable, and maintain an appropriate level of risk for the company.
• Monitors expenditures of unit or area of responsibility ensuring prudent use of company money and resources.
• Maintains a technically competent department to meet the needs of our customers. Hires, supervises, evaluates, rewards and develops a multi-discipline staff.
• Provides consulting expertise as needed. Maintains communication with industry and EPRI. Investigates new technologies.
• Prepares detailed list and cost estimates. Ensures plant documents are appropriately maintained.

Benefits

• 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. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
• Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain 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. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
• For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. 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).
• In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, 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.
• CIP Requirement: This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.

What This Job Offers

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