Utilities Project Engineer 1, 2, Senior

Salt River Project • Tempe, AZ

98d

About The Position

Provides project management and engineering support for planning, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and testing and commissioning activities on high-value, high-visibility, multi-year and/or schedule-constrained electric utility substation and transmission line projects typically ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. Performs project studies and initial engineering designs for new substation and associated transmission line facilities. Ensures project deliverables adhere to SRP's design, cost, schedule and quality criteria, and safety values. Closely coordinates with organizational team members including leadership, program managers, project managers and project controls personnel to ensure project objectives and milestones are achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Five (5) years full time experience actively engaged in engineering practice.
• Experience in substation design preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in the area of specialty is preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project management and engineering activities including planning, design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning efforts for major power delivery infrastructure projects.
• Manages, oversees and coordinates all technical aspects of project activities supported by a matrix team consisting of internal departments and external consultants/contractors.
• Leads development of feasibility studies, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, conceptual designs, major materials lists, outage planning, construction sequences, and technical aspects for construction Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Collaborates and coordinates with internal and contract team members including engineers and subject matter experts, and external customers to determine project requirements and identify feasible solutions.
• Provides technical support on reviews of project documentation including study reports, design drawings, constructability plan, specifications, and customer contracts.
• Proactively communicates project updates to team and management, maintaining accurate and up to date records, including project management reports and status updates.
• Administers and coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard processes and procedures for all project stakeholders.
• Establishes and monitors the project budget and schedule; and provides team leadership to support schedule and budget performance.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available from the first day
• 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
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree