System Health Engineer III/Senior

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation•Phoenix, AZ

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a System Health Engineer III/Senior to join our asset management and maintenance support organization. This team is dedicated to applying maintenance best practices, leveraging asset analytics, and evaluating operational outcomes to maximize the useful life of critical equipment-both inside and outside the substation fence. In this role, you'll combine your technical expertise and analytical mindset to evaluate equipment health, identify performance issues, and develop strategies that enhance reliability and longevity. You'll collaborate closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to make data-driven recommendations that optimize asset performance across our power system. The Engineer III/Senior: Provides technical engineering, design, economic and analytical support to participate in the development of long-range system plans and conducting of engineering requests, proposals and presentations. Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis. Has increasing responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations. Provides technical guidance and leadership to others as needed. Should have a strong understanding of transmission engineering and maintenance, and asset management in the transmission space. May be subject to shift work.

Requirements

Level III
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline
Plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, 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.
Senior
A four year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution
plus eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Approved degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, 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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of equipment maintenance and testing strategies in transmission and distribution equipment.
Familiarity with strategic asset management.
Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
Experience in the utility industry.
Professional Engineer licensure.

Responsibilities

Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations and verifications. Complies with design, regulatory, operating and maintenance requirements. Ensures engineering analyses, design, project control, schedule commitments, or oversight work is technically sound, cost effective, and in compliance with established standards, codes, and regulations. Checks 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.
Creation of asset management and business case documentation in order to justify maintenance strategies for new and existing asset classes.