Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date:
Jul 9, 2026

Requisition

Searching for a hard working, motivated individual to join our Engineering Design & Drafting team within Generation Engineering! As the Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer on our team, you would support all power plant facilities on minor and major upgrades, repairs, and improvements for both capital and o/m scale budgets while providing mentorship and guidance to other Engineers. This position includes engineering design and project management responsibilities to complete projects from start to finish and support others in developing their technical expertise and project management skills.

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. Active leadership role in promoting safety within department. Actively develops and trains engineers on technical, project management, and/or best practices related activities.

Identifies or creates development opportunities. Establishes standards and facilitates Standards Change Processes in the discipline when required. Leads collaboration across SRP. Represents SRP in legal and regulatory matters or proceedings of technical nature when required. Demonstrates substantive thought leadership to further new ideas, products, services, and/or business processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or customer satisfaction. Demonstrates substantive leadership in organizational change management to foster the success of new business products, services, and/or business processes.

Performs as project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs of major scope and importance. Plans and develops the scope, approval, and implementation of engineering projects which have an important effect on major programs of the organization. Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor with respect to a technical specialty in the application of advanced concepts, principles and processes. Provides full technical leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants, outside agencies, and others.

When required/requested, serves in a leadership role within external organizations and represents SRP’s position on issues of importance. Company spokesperson in communicating technical subject matter to the public when required.

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  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

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 14 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering plus professional recognition is required.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work as defined for this position.
• Authored internal and/or external technical papers.

• MBA,…