Transmission Planning & Engineering - Engineer II/III

APS•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Planning & Engineering - Engineer II/III is responsible for ensuring the continued safety and reliability of the APS 69kV-500kV transmission system. The department has an opportunity for an Engineer who will apply their technical knowledge and experience to promote the department’s core objectives. Duties will consist of conducting a variety of transmission studies including power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and other power system analyses. The engineer will be responsible for project leadership of multiple projects simultaneously for which they will provide oversight and coordination from initiation through construction close out. The engineer will maintain a thorough knowledge of new developments, technologies, and industry best practices. Our Engineer may also coordinate, administer, and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers.

Requirements

Engineer II Minimum Requirements: 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 two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Engineer III Minimum Requirements: 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 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.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable in power flow and transient stability studies (GE PSLF, TARA, PowerWorld, PSSE)
Knowledgeable in short circuit studies (Siemens CAPE, ASPEN)
Experienced with NERC Standards including MOD, TPL, CIP, FAC, PRC
Familiarity with the FERC pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariff
Familiarity with the southwestern and WECC transmission system
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, outside agencies, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

Developing long-term transmission plans and promote new investment in transmission infrastructure.
Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and orders (FERC, NERC, WECC, ACC)
Building and maintaining power flow, dynamic, and short circuit transmission models
Provide for reliable interconnection of new resources.
Promote economic development by providing new and innovative means for large use customers to connect to the transmission system.
Perform technical studies, using system simulation software such as GE PSLF and CAPE, to strategically plan the expansion of the transmission system and maintain acceptable levels of system reliability.
Lead multiple small to large scale projects simultaneously. Identify potential schedule or quality problems and initiate corrective action. Take initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results. May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.
Represent APS on various technical industry work groups or on regional committees.
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.