Arizona Public Service - APS · 19 hours ago
Transmission Operations Engineer III/Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. The Transmission Operations Engineer III/Senior performs engineering studies and tasks in support of Transmission Operations and Balancing Authority Operations, including power flow analysis and security constrained economic dispatch, while providing technical guidance and leadership as needed.
EnergyIndustrialSustainabilityElectrical Distribution
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 plant systems, 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 remain healthy
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
May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project
Checks and reviews standard analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others
May provide 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
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 five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions for Engineer III
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 eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions for Engineer Senior
Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural
A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management
Knowledge of power flow, contingency analysis, security constrained economic dispatch, and/or transmission services
Familiarity with PSLF, PowerWorld, or PSSE
Familiarity with Energy Management System (EMS) and Real-Time Contingency Analysis (RTCA)
Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards
Problem analysis/resolution techniques
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline
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
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
Arizona Daily Star
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