Designer I/II

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

About the role

This role supports plant design updates by assisting in the preparation and modification of Plant Design Change Packages and related documentation. By gathering, organizing, and developing engineering data, this position helps ensure design changes are accurate, well-documented, and ready for implementation supporting safe, reliable plant operations and APS’s commitment to delivering dependable energy to the communities we serve.

This role is based at our Casa Grande location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of modifications of Plant Design Change Packages
• Complete simple to medium job package projects
• Gather, organize, and develop engineering data from design documentation
• Support the development of Design Change Notices, Bills of Materials, and other design documents
• Participate in walk-downs to support design accuracy and field alignment
• Produce accurate, concise, thorough, easily understood engineering documents, using manual or CADD techniques and related software; may assist in the development of Plant Design Change packages or simple to medium job package projects that are technically sound, within the schedule provided
• Perform field investigations to determine as-built conditions and design requirements; perform studies and required computations for the development of design drawings
• May perform Plant walk-downs for constructability and design verification
• Ensure that all project commitments are achieved and conformance to procedures, government regulations, and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks
• Compile all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submit the package for review and approval, and expedite transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files
• Apply appropriate skills to resolve issues and apply critical thinking in resolving problems
• Demonstrate an understanding and an ability to utilize all systems and applications used in project design
• Effectively work in a team environment and provide a positive contribution

Requirements

• Experience supporting plant or engineering design documentation
• Ability to gather, organize, and develop engineering data from existing design documentation
• Familiarity with design change notices, bills of materials, or similar technical documents
• Attention to detail and ability to support multiple job packages
• Willingness to collaborate with engineering and field teams, including participating in walk-downs

Qualifications

Designer I

• 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 skills, as well as PC skills in a Windows environment
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license

Designer II

• High School diploma/GED
• Must have completed two years college or technical school coursework in CADD or a technical discipline (or equivalent) plus two (2) years 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

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws. Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under these laws. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS), all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).