Fiber Engineer Senior

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

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 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.

Summary

Responsible for the planning, design, engineering, implementation, and lifecycle support of enterprise fiber-optic infrastructure. Serves as a senior technical resource for inside plant and outside plant fiber systems, including route development, capacity planning, resiliency, standards, construction support, testing, acceptance, documentation, and operational readiness. Leads complex fiber initiatives and coordinates with internal stakeholders, utilities, carriers, contractors, and project teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
• PLUS seven (7) years of prior relevant experience
• OR equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Requires in-depth level of technical knowledge within a job area and working knowledge of other technical areas

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, backbone and lateral architecture, conduit and pathway design, splice planning, enclosure and termination design, optical budgets, route diversity, network resiliency, and fiber capacity management.
• Experience preparing and reviewing fiber engineering packages, route maps, construction drawings, bills of material, cost estimates, scopes of work, splice diagrams, test requirements, as-built records, and turnover documentation.
• Working knowledge of OTDR, optical power meter, loss testing, fiber characterization, GIS or mapping tools, CAD-based design records, permitting processes, utility coordination, rights-of-way, easements, and contractor construction practices.
• Ability to develop clear technical documentation, evaluate design alternatives, resolve complex field conditions, support procurement and contracting activities, and communicate technical recommendations to engineering, operations, project management, leadership, and external partners.
• Relevant industry certifications or training in fiber design, installation, testing, project management, or utility infrastructure are preferred.

Major Accountabilities

1. Performs the most complex fiber engineering assignments and serves as a senior technical resource for enterprise fiber infrastructure.
2. Leads fiber route planning, architecture, detailed design, capacity analysis, resiliency planning, implementation, and lifecycle support.
3. Develops and reviews engineering packages, drawings, route maps, splice plans, bills of material, scopes, specifications, cost estimates, and construction requirements.
4. Leads technical reviews and validates design quality, constructability, standards compliance, route diversity, available capacity, and operational readiness.
5. Coordinates fiber projects with internal stakeholders, utilities, carriers, contractors, permitting agencies, project managers, and field personnel.
6. Provides engineering support during construction, resolves field conflicts, reviews changes, verifies testing and acceptance results, and ensures accurate as-built and asset records.
7. Applies advanced fiber engineering knowledge to improve safety, reliability, resiliency, capacity, maintainability, cycle time, cost effectiveness, and design consistency.
8. Evaluates emerging fiber technologies, construction methods, materials, monitoring capabilities, and design tools and recommends appropriate adoption.
9. Develops and maintains fiber engineering standards, specifications, procedures, templates, and quality-control practices.
10. Provides technical guidance, peer review, coaching, and training to engineers, designers, technicians, project teams, and contractors.
11. Leads major or complex fiber projects across the enterprise, including work planning, risk identification, stakeholder coordination, technical decision-making, delegation, and review of engineering deliverables.

Key Level Differentiators:
Works to achieve operational and project targets with significant impact on fiber reliability, capacity, resiliency, customer commitments, and departmental results.
Independently develops and implements complex fiber engineering projects and assignments from concept through construction closeout.
Analyzes and resolves multidimensional fiber design, construction, capacity, route, permitting, and operational problems using broad technical experience and cross-functional relationships.
Exercises substantial independent judgment within established standards and escalates decisions with major business, safety, regulatory, cost, or operational impact.

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. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

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.