Transmission Strategy and Development - Engineer III

aps•Deer Valley, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Strategy and Development - Engineer III evaluates the APS transmission system and develops long-term transmission projects that support delivery of new generation resources for a growing load base. Projects may be developed by APS or through participation in third-party developer projects. The role conducts transmission studies to analyze reliability and deliverability impacts and provides project leadership across multiple projects, from initiation through handoff to the development team. It also coordinates and provides technical direction to outside study consultants and maintains knowledge of industry developments, technologies, and best practices. This position focuses on longer-term transmission projects that enable resource delivery and transmission capacity opportunities, outside APS’s standard Transmission Planning team. It does not focus on NERC standards or traditional capital planning for general system growth. 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 and to reside in Arizona, or in New Mexico if based at Four Corners.

Requirements

A 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.
Five years of experience in engineering-related positions.
A relevant master's degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of required experience.
The engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program.
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered directly equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; equivalency may be considered following review of the curriculum and 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, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, outside agencies, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

Develop long-term transmission projects and promote new investment in transmission infrastructure to enable resource delivery and transmission opportunities.
Serve as the technical contact for third-party consultants by answering questions, ensuring appropriate study scopes 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, reliability impacts, and the ability to deliver resources.
Perform technical studies using system simulation software 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.
Prepare engineering plans, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications.
Ensure engineering analyses are technically sound, cost-effective, and compliant with established standards, codes, and regulations.
Review analyses, evaluations, and investigations prepared by others.
Integrate complex project elements, identify potential schedule or quality problems, and initiate corrective action.
Coordinate with customers and other departments to clarify project objectives and ensure work scope meets requirements, budget, and schedule.
Present technical data and the results of designs, studies, projects, techniques, or approaches to colleagues, management, customers, and others.
Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to less experienced engineers.
Help resolve technical issues, develop strategies and bridging approaches, and leverage industry and organizational resources.
May plan and coordinate engineering programs or large- and medium-scale projects; direct consultants; conduct feasibility studies; estimate costs and resources; recommend engineering criteria; and research technologies for potential company use.