Arizona Public Service - APS · 11 hours ago
Designer I
Arizona Public Service (APS) is dedicated to delivering affordable and dependable energy across the state. As a Designer I, you will support the development of drawings and documentation for facility and equipment improvements, collaborating with experienced teams to ensure project accuracy and safety.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Prepare and update design drawings for facility, plant, and equipment modifications
Assist in developing design change notices, bills of material, and project documentation
Support project teams to ensure design packages are accurate, complete, and aligned with project needs
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and field teams to understand requirements and incorporate feedback
Contribute to continuous improvement across design standards, accuracy, and documentation quality
Prepares or revises selected drawing (electrical/mechanical/civil/instrument) and other documentation subject to review by higher level Designers or Team Lead required for the installation, modification, and operation of all types of electrical/electronic facilities or equipment. Documentation may include: structural/physical layouts and details, block and signal diagrams, wiring and schematic diagrams, Bills of Materials, Requisitions on ROS and Shop Orders using manual or CADD techniques and related software
Gathers, organizes and develops Engineering data; perform field investigations to determine as built conditions and design requirements; performs studies and required computations for the development of design drawings with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead
Provides lead personnel with field prints, check prints and working copies of documents to expedite generation of final engineering drawings; assists in development of site-specific wiring diagrams and equipment layouts based on generalized standards and instructions
Insures conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks
Compiles all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submits the package for review and approval and expedites transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead
Maintains and updates all Design Configuration Documents through the use of CADD and manual drafting techniques
Develops an understanding and an ability to utilize all applicable systems and applications. Learns to apply appropriate skills to resolve issues and apply critical thinking in resolving problems. Learns to work effectively in team settings
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/GED
Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or a technical discipline or equivalent
Specific Business Units may require one (1) year design experience in area of specialization
Demonstrated oral and written communications and interpersonal skill, as well as PC skills in a Windows environment
Some work areas may require a valid driver's license
Foundational knowledge of drafting, design principles, or related technical skills
Ability to learn new tools and design methods with a growth mindset
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing clear, accurate work
Collaborative, curious, and comfortable asking questions to understand project needs
Demonstrates APS Promise behaviors—supporting teamwork, embracing new ideas, and working with integrity
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.
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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
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