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Arizona Public Service - APS · 1 day ago

Standards Engineer (Civil) II | T&D

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Arizona Public Service (APS) generates reliable, affordable, and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. They are seeking a T&D Standards Engineer (Civil) II/III to support the construction, operation, and maintenance of Transmission & Distribution systems, applying civil engineering expertise to enhance standards and practices.

Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzes and prepares a variety of data, technical reviews and evaluations, trend analyses, short to long-range technology assessments, products and services, investigations, product/specification verifications to aid decision making. May present findings to a diverse group of management, internal staff, customers, vendors, etc

Identifies, communicates and advocates resolution of technical concerns while adhering to sound engineering principles during evaluation / resolution of the conditions. Challenges conditions and decisions when needed to ensure T&D Standards, engineering designs, project controls and oversight of work has high technical quality, is cost effective, in compliance with established standards, codes and regulations, maintains future reliability, satisfies customer requirements, budget and schedules to meet or exceed all reasonable or agreed upon customer service levels

Interfaces with customers or cross organizational team members to assess their needs, determine the scope of the project, obtain necessary data to make key decisions which may require consultation with external or internal customers or employees

May provide oversight of engineering technical programs by managing the program requirements, working with cross organizational partners, reviewing and internalizing operating experience and coordinating corrective actions to ensure engineering program elements continue to meet T&D standards

Provides support for projects and modifications that will increase operating efficiency. May review design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements

Plans, coordinates, sets priorities, and applies resources on moderate projects or processes

Takes initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results

Checks and reviews standard analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others

Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers

Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments

Maintains high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education, self-study, and awareness of technology advances

Qualification

Civil Engineering DegreeStructural Loading AnalysisEngineering PracticesTechnical GuidanceCommunication Skills

Required

A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) plus two (2) years working experience in Engineering-related positions

A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions

Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Structural

Ability to apply good construction, operating and engineering practices while adhering to the APS safety rules and company policies

Good oral and written communications skills