Transmission Planning Engineer I, II, Senior

SRP • Scottsdale, AZ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide engineering services to SRP in a technically sound, safe, timely and cost effective manner to enable SRP to realize its goals and objectives for providing water and energy related services.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Five (5) years full time experience actively engaged in engineering practice.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.
• Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.
• Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.
• Responsible for project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

Nice To Haves

• Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies.
• Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services.
• Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual transmission planning analysis of the transmission system and determine capital projects needed in the next six to ten years.
• Perform analysis to determine the impact of connecting large and small generator projects of varying technologies (including renewables) to the transmission system.
• Perform analysis to determine the impact of connecting large, dedicated customer loads to the transmission system.
• Document the results of all analysis performed, provide updates to management, and present and train on study results as required.
• Administer and review work performed by consultants and others.
• Actively participate in industry committees and tasks forces as a representative of SRP as required.
• Complex problem-solving skills for power systems and the ability to advocate on SRP's behalf in public and industry forum.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

What This Job Offers

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