APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our success derives from the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate our core values of accountability, safety, integrity, and trust and respect.

At APS, we focus every day on our vision: “Creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.” We will continue to meet the energy needs of our customers with a solid combination of price and service.

Arizona Public Service has an opportunity for an Engineer II/III in our Substation Engineering and Design Department who will perform engineering design, modifications, economic and analytical support for Transmission and Distribution Substations.  Additional Responsibilities for the Engineer position include:

• Design work will include all facets of physical equipment layout, foundation and steel structural design, protective relaying and control schemes and supervisory control. 
• Successful candidate will interact with diverse teams to evaluate alternatives and provide solutions for substation equipment additions and improvements. 
• Ensures the reliability and safe operation of electrical system by conforming to industry safety standards, applying safe work practices, and analyzing load and reliability data. 
• May be responsible for project leadership of simple to simple-complex designs for construction, location and relocation of company facilities. 
• Plans, designs, schedules, coordinates and ensures completion of all aspects of the project, from initiation through construction close out. 
• Prepares Requests for Proposal for contracting engineering services. 
• Oversees the design work from external firms to ensure APS standards are maintained. 
• Work is performed with general guidance on specific engineering design, modifications, and technical assistance.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineer II - will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus two (2) years of applicable experience or; Professional Engineer or; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineer III - will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus five (5) years of applicable experience or; Professional Engineer designation plus five (5) years working experience or; nine years equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience

• Transmission and Distribution Substation design experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineer II - will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus two (2) years of applicable experience or; Professional Engineer or; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineer III - will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus five (5) years of applicable experience or; Professional Engineer designation plus five (5) years working experience or; nine years equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience

• Transmission and Distribution Substation design experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To be considered for this position, please apply on the APS website located at www.aps.com/careers