Arizona Public Service - APS · 5 days ago
Designer III
Casa Grande, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) is focused on shaping critical infrastructure through dedicated design efforts. As a Designer III, you will develop and refine design systems, ensuring compliance with standards and supporting projects that impact communities across the state.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Create, review, and update complex design systems for plant, substation, and customer projects
Verify that all design configuration documents meet established design parameters and standards
Provide input for cost estimates, including material and equipment requirements
Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely designs
Ensure all design records are complete and aligned with project requirements
Create or revise all necessary controls or clear and concise physical construction drawings for a substation/plant projects or customer projects utilizing preliminary design information and some guidance by an engineer
Assist Engineering in the development of Plant Design Change or multiple medium to complex job packages that are technically sound and within cost and schedule using manual or CADD techniques and related software
May perform Plant walk-downs in order to evaluate design alternatives to ensure constructability, maintainability, and accessibility, providing subordinates with on the job training, as available
Update substation drawings to reflect as built changes to ensure continued drawing accuracy. Change standardized substation and master drawings when necessary
Coordinate projects inside/outside department to ensure timely completion. Provide clear communications and eliminate duplicate effort. Ensure that all project commitments are achieved in a timely manner. Develop positive departmental relationships to facilitate job package completion and effectively manage resources
May provide technical direction to subordinates, insuring conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards. Provides Training and guidance to subordinate designers in the performance of their assigned tasks
Maintain and update (by reviewing and checking) all Design Configuration Documents within the allotted due dates.Specifies, orders, and expedites various materials and equipment and coordinates follow-up. Perform studies, field investigations and required mathematic computations to produce design drawings and alternatives
May order and expedite various materials and equipment and coordinates follow-up
Apply critical thinking skills in problem resolution and identify opportunities to develop best practice standards and ways to apply process improvements
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/GED
Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in CADD or a technical discipline (or equivalent) plus four (4) years related design experience in area of specialization
Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communications and PC skills in a Windows environment
Some work areas may require a valid driver's license
Preferred
Strong background in utility or industrial design with knowledge of plant and substation systems
Ability to ensure accuracy and compliance in all design documentation
Skilled at evaluating material and equipment needs for cost-effective solutions
Comfortable working with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
Capable of addressing design challenges and delivering practical solutions
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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2024 (1)
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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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