Tucson Electric Power · 3 weeks ago
Supervisor, T&D Engineering I, II - Communication & Metering
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTucson Electric Power, a subsidiary of UNS Energy Corporation, is focused on providing electric and gas services to customers in Arizona. They are seeking a Supervisor for T&D Engineering I, II in Communication & Metering, who will be responsible for overseeing engineering operations, managing project designs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPower Grid
Responsibilities
Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to, and facilitates the activities of the assigned work group, including safety, prioritizing, workflow allocation, quality control, staff scheduling, performance reviews and employee relations
Develops designs and evaluates possible alternatives to meet both major and minor substation project requirements. Assigned projects may be at voltage levels ranging from 4kV up to 500kV. The primary design responsibilities encompass physical layout of the substations and associated equipment and facilities, major equipment and overall material specification and ordering, equipment factory acceptance, substation design and calculations for power equipment and facilities, wiring and cable design, commissioning checkout creation, and functional checkout. Works closely with the project manager on overall project management from inception to energizing
Develops detailed design specifications appropriate for the use in compiling material lists, procurement activities for equipment, materials and service required for project completion
NERC Facility rating tracking
Works closely on all projects with engineers and Managers from the Substation, Protection, Communications, Automation, CIP and Metering Engineering sections who develop all physical, protection, control schematic drawings and do all communication and automation equipment related design
Works closely with Civil, Transmission and Structural Engineers to determine physical locations of equipment and proper sizing of structures and site design and grading
Evaluates, from an engineering standpoint, vendors, manufacturers, equipment and/or components available to meet project specifications and in conjunction with the Materials Procurement Department recommends awards that optimize cost and reliability
Assists with providing budgetary estimates of projects for departmental or interdepartmental incorporation into the Capital Budget
Develops and monitors work progress on project schedules to assure proper coordination of events during the design, construction, testing and energizing phases of a project
Initiates job tasks (work orders) and tracks expenditures as may be required to complete Capital Budget project assignments
Leads formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects and is able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both in the office and field crews
Assists with departmental and interdepartmental training to assure proper installation, operation and/or maintenance of substation equipment when requested
Assigns, directs and reviews the work of assigned engineers and/or other employees associated with an assignment
Consults on problems of a technical nature encountered during various work assignments
Reports to the Manager, Engineering and performs other assignments as requested
Ensure that the Company’s management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan
Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures
Ensure that the Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively
Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel. Participates in hiring, termination, promoting, assignment and direction of staff
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards, company policies, practices and ethical obligations to investigate, evaluate and recommend appropriate resolution to employee complaints
Promotes and participates in the professional development, personal growth and career planning of staff. Motivate, recognize and reward, coach, counsel, train; provide feedback to employees during performance reviews. Participates in Leadership Development programs
Addresses disciplinary and/or performance issues, according to company policy, and communicates effectively with employees regarding corrective action. Has input into the adjustment of grievances and administration of discipline
Plans day-to-day operations, estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work. Evaluate the structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in power or mechanical equipment related classes related field, or equivalent combination of bachelor's degree and work experience
Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis
Demonstrates strong leadership skills and supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
Broad-based business knowledge, including financial analysis and project management and a thorough knowledge of electric utility services, products, service requirements, construction standards, codes, ordinances, franchise agreements, Blue Stake laws, right-of-way and easements
Proficient in the use of personal computer applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Maximo and/or other Work Management Systems, WinIGS and Microsoft Project are a plus
Three to five years of relevant experience, preferably professional experience at an electric utility company in an engineering role or illustrate equal competency
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Eight (8) years or more professional experience at an electric utility company in an engineering role or illustrate equal competency
Prior supervisory experience required
Preferred
Arizona Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Master of Business Administration preferred
Benefits
401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees
Affordable individual and family health insurance plans
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Company
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power to metro.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Tucson Electric Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Anderson
Manager, Business Development
Recent News
Arizona Daily Star
2026-01-06
Arizona Daily Star
2026-01-03
Company data provided by crunchbase