Generation Plant Engineer I / II / III - Mechanical (Ocotillo - Tempe, AZ)

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. 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

The Generation Plant Engineer I / II / III position is responsible for providing engineering analysis, design, planning, and technical support for company operations and projects. The role applies engineering principles to solve technical challenges, support system reliability and performance, and contribute to the development and implementation of engineering solutions. Progression from Engineer I through Engineer III reflects increasing levels of technical expertise, independence, complexity of assignments, and leadership responsibility, with higher-level roles providing greater influence on technical decisions, project execution, and mentorship of other engineers.

Requirements

Minimum requirements for each level:

• Engineer I: A four-year Bachelor’s 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).
• Engineer II: A four-year Bachelor’s 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 two (2) years of working experience in engineering-related positions.
• Engineer III: A four-year Bachelor’s 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 of working experience in engineering-related positions.

Approved degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Structural. (A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.)

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications.
• Complies with design, regulatory, operating, and maintenance requirements.
• Ensures engineering analyses, design, project control, schedule commitments, or oversight work is technically sound, cost-effective, and in compliance with established standards, codes, and regulations.
• Checks and reviews analysis, evaluations, and investigations of others.
• Interfaces with customers and other departments to ensure project objectives are understood and that work scope meets customer requirements, budget, and schedule.
• Contacts customers and various levels of management to obtain or present technical data.
• Presents the results of designs, studies, projects (in terms of new techniques), or approaches to subordinates, colleagues, management, and customers.
• Enhances department performance and productivity and/or unit performance by formulating, coordinating, performing analysis, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to department personnel to enhance department performance and productivity.
• May provide oversight of engineering technical programs by managing program requirements, working with cross-organizational partners, reviewing and internalizing operating experience, and coordinating corrective actions to ensure engineering program elements remain healthy.
• May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects, including planning, designing, scheduling, and coordinating all facets of the project.
• Identifies potential schedule or quality problems and initiates corrective action.
• Takes initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results.
• May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
• May participate in developing long-range strategies for significant site problems.
• Provides input to projects and recommends modifications to increase operating efficiency and/or reviews design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments.

Additional Information

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under 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 (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under these laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-U.S. person status. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS), all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

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.

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). Role types are subject to change based on business need.