Arizona Public Service - APS · 2 weeks ago
Smart Grid Engineer - III/Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a Smart Grid Engineer - III/Senior to provide technical engineering, design, economic, and analytical support for the development of long-range system plans. The role involves performing engineering tasks, providing technical guidance, and leading others as needed.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
Hiring Manager
Curtis Thompson
Responsibilities
Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis
Has increasing responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations
Provides technical guidance and leadership to others as needed
May be subject to shift work
Qualification
Required
A four-year Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
Five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions for Engineer II
Eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions for Engineer Senior
Preferred
Problem analysis/resolution techniques
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline
Professional Engineer licensure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of the application of control theory for electric grid operation & automation
Experience with creating settings, message layouts, and/or control templates for distribution, substation, and/or transmission equipment controllers
Familiarity with reliability and/or power quality technology, i.e. voltage regulators, capacitor banks, line sensors, reclosers / supervisory switches, grid edge dynamic VAR control apparatuses, control/relay panels for various substation devices, and other SCADA controlled devices
Working knowledge of load management, distribution operations, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
Training and assisting with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems
Mentor and develop professional staff
Experience with Power Base, CYME, SEL AcSelerator, CAPE, and ADMS
Knowledge on performing short circuit analysis, coordination studies and load flow
Company
Arizona Public Service - APS
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M
Leadership Team
Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-20
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