Transmission Strategy and Development - Engineer III

APS•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Strategy and Development - Engineer III evaluates APS’s transmission system and develops long-term transmission projects that support delivery of new generation resources to meet a growing load base. Projects may be developed by APS or pursued in partnership with third-party developers. The role conducts transmission studies to assess reliability and deliverability impacts, leads multiple projects from initiation through handoff to the development team, and coordinates technical work by outside study consultants. This position works outside APS’s standard Transmission Planning team and focuses on longer-term projects that enable resource delivery and transmission capacity opportunities. It does not focus on NERC standards or traditional capital planning for general system growth. The engineer maintains knowledge of new developments, technologies, and industry best practices; advises the New Generation Development team; and coordinates with APS teams, utilities, developers, consultants, regional committees, and other stakeholders. The role is hybrid, with employees expected to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other non-home-office location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona, or in New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees. Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic setup. Role types may change based on business need.

Requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA)-recognized institution, or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) institution.
Engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program.
Five years of experience in engineering-related positions.
A relevant master's degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of required experience.
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered directly equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; equivalency may be reviewed based on curriculum and requires approval by Engineering department management.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of power flow and transient stability studies, including PSLF, TARA, PowerWorld, or PSSE.
Knowledge of short circuit studies, including CAPE (APA) or ASPEN.
Experience with NERC Standards, including MOD, TPL, CIP, FAC, and 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 the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, outside agencies, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

Develop long-term transmission projects and promote investment in transmission infrastructure that enables resource delivery and transmission opportunities.
Serve as the technical contact for third-party consultants by answering questions, ensuring appropriate study scope and assumptions, coordinating base cases, and bridging between consultants and the APS Transmission Planning team.
Advise the New Generation Development team on interconnection of new resources, including reliability impacts and resource deliverability.
Perform technical studies using system simulation software, such as PSLF and TARA, to strategically plan transmission system expansion.
Take initiative to eliminate barriers and use available resources to achieve desired results.
Interface with outside utilities and developers to identify joint transmission opportunities.
Represent APS on regional committees.
Lead multiple projects from initiation through handoff to the development team, providing oversight, updates, and coordination.
Prepare and review engineering plans, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications.
Integrate complex project elements, monitor schedule and quality, and initiate corrective action when needed.
Coordinate with customers and other departments to align project objectives and work scope with customer requirements, budget, and schedule.
Present technical data and study or project results to colleagues, management, customers, and other stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to less experienced engineers.
Help solve organizational problems, challenge assumptions and decisions, and support long-range strategies for significant site problems.
Leverage industry and organizational resources to resolve technical issues and develop paths forward, including bridging strategies.
May plan and coordinate programs or large-scale engineering projects, direct consultants, conduct feasibility studies, estimate costs and resource requirements, and recommend engineering criteria.
May research new developments and technologies and recommend their feasibility for company operations.