Engineer II / III / Senior - Systems and Program Support
Engineer II / Engineer III / Engineer, Senior | System and Program Support – Supports the reliability, health, and lifecycle management of critical generation assets, including power transformers and high-voltage electrical systems, through condition monitoring, preventive maintenance programs, engineering evaluations, and project support. Provides technical expertise and engineering support for emergent plant issues, equipment failures, and operational challenges to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
You are responsible for:
- Leading asset condition assessment programs for critical generation assets, including power transformers and associated high-voltage electrical infrastructure, to evaluate equipment health, identify degradation trends, and support risk-informed maintenance and investment decisions.
- Developing and implementing condition monitoring, inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, and asset management strategies that improve equipment reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance.
- Providing engineering support and technical leadership in the evaluation, troubleshooting, and resolution of emergent plant issues, equipment failures, and operational reliability challenges.
- Analyzing equipment health data, diagnostic test results, inspection findings, and performance trends to identify reliability risks and develop corrective actions, refurbishment plans, or replacement recommendations.
- Reviewing and providing oversight of engineering service provider design packages and recommending modifications to improve reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.
- Collaborating with plant personnel and project stakeholders to define project objectives, develop scopes of work, and ensure solutions meet operational, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Preparing engineering analyses, technical evaluations, specifications, studies, investigations, and cost estimates to support plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
- Participating in capital projects and engineering initiatives involving equipment replacements, system upgrades, and long-term asset improvement strategies.
- Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders on project execution, technical reviews, feasibility studies, and engineering recommendations.
- Presenting technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to plant personnel, leadership, and business partners.
- Researching emerging technologies, industry best practices, and reliability improvement opportunities and providing recommendations for company operations.
- Interface with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and external partners as needed.
- Ensuring engineering work complies with applicable standards, codes, operating requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Minimum Requirements
Engineer II A four-year Bachelors 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 working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Engineer III A four-year Bachelors 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 working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Engineer Senior A four-year Bachelors 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 eight (8) years 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.)
Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.
CIP Requirement: 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.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up. Role types are subject to change based on business need.