Transmission Overhead Senior Engineer

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

The APS T&D Overhead Design team is seeking an experienced Transmission Overhead Senior Engineer to help shape the future of Arizona's electric grid. In this role, you will lead the design of complex transmission projects, applying NESC requirements and industry standards to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

You will join a highly skilled team of transmission and distribution engineers supporting critical capital and maintenance projects across medium- and high-voltage systems. With record growth in APS's transmission portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting initiatives including transmission line upgrades, new EHV transmission projects, EHV interconnections, and large customer-driven infrastructure projects.

If you're looking for challenging technical work, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to help power Arizona's future, we'd love to hear from you.

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET-accredited institution
• PLUS
  eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
• Approved Engineer degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Structural.
• A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge, or

Qualifications:

• Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods, and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
• Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment.
• Relevant experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-TOWER, and AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• Experience using RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design. Professional Engineer licensure.
• Functional understanding of AISC “Specification for Structural Steel Buildings”, ACI 318-14 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete”, and ASCE/SEI 7 “Minimum Design Loads for buildings and Other Structures”, ASCE/SEI 10 “Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures”, and ASCE/SEI 48 “Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures”
• Functional understanding of NESC, EIA, ANSI, IEEE and GO95 Codes

1) Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations, and verifications. Structural modeling of transmission line elements for load capacity and electrical clearance. 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

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