Principal Engineer

About the role

Provide engineering expertise as a program/project leader for achieving the safe, reliable and efficient operation of SRP's power grid for Transmission and Generation Operations (TGO) in Operations Strategy & Services (OSS).

Responsibilities

• Performs as an engineering project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs which are large or have many complex features.
• Prepares specifications, evaluates bids, and prepares recommendation materials for management consideration when evaluating large or complex procurements.
• Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor in a technical specialty.
• May performs engineering design, analysis, and studies in an area of technical specialty requiring a significant knowledge of related fields.
• Provides engineering discipline leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants and others.
• May prepare and/or conduct written and oral reports and presentations.
• When required/requested, serves on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP.
• Actively develops and trains engineers on technical, project management, and/or best practice related activities.
• Demonstrate substantive thought leadership to further new ideas, products, services, and/or business processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate substantive leadership in organizational change management to foster the success of new business products, services, and/or business processes.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice is required.
• Contributed to the authoring, publishing and or presenting of internal or external technical papers.
• MBA, Masters in Engineering or any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement is preferred.
• Responsible for budgets, schedules, and management of resources for programs and projects of major scope.
• Demonstrated network of internal and external contacts including customers, outside agencies, and suppliers of significant equipment and services.
• Occasional travel to suppliers' facilities, industry functions, and SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job.
• Must have the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Skills

• Active leadership role in promoting safety within department.
• Identify or create development opportunities.
• Take an active leadership role in promoting safety within department.
• Identify or create development opportunities.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid.