Transmission Overhead Engineer III/Senior

aps • Deer Valley, AZ

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary The T&D Overhead Design team is looking for an experienced Transmission Overhead Engineer III/Senior with knowledge in the design of complex transmission projects, utilizing NESC code and applicable industry standards. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced transmission and distribution engineers to execute capital and maintenance projects at the medium and transmission voltage levels in Arizona. It’s an exciting time to work for APS as we experience record growth in our Transmission sector which entails upgrading existing transmission lines, designing new EHV line projects, EHV interconnections, and large customer-driven projects. Join the APS T&D Overhead Design Engineering team to experience interesting and challenging work in the utility industry.

Requirements

• Transmission Overhead Engineer III: Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET-accredited institution PLUS five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions. Approved Engineer degrees Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Structural. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.
• Transmission Overhead Engineer Senior: 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 Engineer degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Structural. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.

Nice To Haves

• Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods, and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
• Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment.
• Relevant experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-TOWER, and AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience using RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• Functional understanding of AISC “Specification for Structural Steel Buildings”, ACI 318-14 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete”, and ASCE/SEI 7 “Minimum Design Loads for buildings and Other Structures”, ASCE/SEI 10 “Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures”, and ASCE/SEI 48 “Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures”
• Functional understanding of NESC, EIA, ANSI, IEEE and GO95 Codes

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications. Structural modeling of transmission line elements for load capacity and electrical clearance. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees