Engineer I / II | Four Corners Power Plant - Mechanical

Summary

The Engineer I / II performs engineering design, modifications, economic and analytical support for various engineering programs and projects. Work involves applying engineering methods and analysis to perform tasks requiring skills and experience.

About the role

The Four Corners Fossil-Fuel Generating plant is located 18 miles west of Farmington, a community of about 40,000, in the northwest region of New Mexico. Due to the plant's location on the Navajo Reservation, Navajo preference applies in the job selection.

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.
• Presents 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.
• Provides support for projects and modifications that will increase operating efficiency.
• Reviews design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements.
• Assumes 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.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
• Maintains high individual level of engineering technical capabilities and expertise by formal education, self-study, and awareness of technology advances.

Requirements

• Engineer I: A four-year Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline from an ABET accredited institution, an IEA recognized institution or an ABET MRA. Plus two (2) years experience in Engineering-related positions.
• Engineer II: A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, an IEA recognized institution or an ABET MRA. Plus two (2) years experience in Engineering-related positions. A relevant Masters degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to apply basic discipline engineering principles, practices and theories and use commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations.
• Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.

Approved Engineer degrees

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

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Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

CIP Requirement: This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.