Senior Metering (Controls Engineer Department)

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Summary

Senior Metering (Controls Engineer Department)

Are you an expert in metering systems and revenue metering with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges? We are looking for a Senior Metering & Controls Engineer to play a critical role in supporting interconnection and large customer projects, ensuring accurate and compliant metering solutions for billing and operational needs.

Why This Role?

As interconnection projects continue to grow in volume and complexity, we need a technical expert in metering to ensure seamless execution of metering strategies. This position provides the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with regulatory bodies like the California ISO Energy Imbalance Market , and contribute to the continuous improvement of metering processes.

What You'll Do:

• Design, configure, and implement metering solutions for interconnection and PPA projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., CAISO, Energy Imbalance Market).
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for unique and complex metering scenarios.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize metering performance and accuracy.
• Provide final technical decisions and solutions that drive operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in metering strategies and execution.

The kinds of people we want to talk to have:

• Extensive hands-on experience with metering systems and revenue metering.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements for metering.
• Proven ability to solve complex metering challenges and provide expert technical guidance.
• Experience leading metering projects and collaborating across multiple teams.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of metering at APS , ensuring reliable and compliant solutions for evolving energy needs.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

Minimum Requirements

Senior Metering (Controls Engineer Department)

• 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.

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 utility industry.
• Experience in nuclear industry for jobs at Palo Verde.
• Professional Engineer licensure.

Approved degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, 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.)

Major Accountabilities

1) Develops and applies unique solutions and applications to a broad range of technical metering issues and problems (solutions that typically require original and creative approaches).
Makes decisions and recommendations that have a moderate to significant effect on the overall organization performance. Also develops philosophies and maintains requirements related to metering.
2) Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations and verifications. 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. Performs duties such as line/XFMR loss compensation calculations and developing loss schemes for complex metering systems.
3) Integrates the many interrelated elements of complex projects that are broad in scope, such as metering of entities interconnecting to the grid, including traditional and renewable generation resources, distributed energy resources, other utilities, and large retail customers. Incorporates considerations not previously encountered and requires interpretation and/or modification to guidelines. Complies with design, regulatory, operating and maintenance requirements, such as NERC compliance associated with intertie metering (BAL-005 R12.1). Identifies potential schedule or quality problems and initiates corrective action.
4) 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.
5) Provides technical guidance, leadership and support to less experienced engineers both internal and external to own team. Provides direction for programs executed by field teams, such as testing and calibration of metering equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
6) Assists the organization in problem solving, as needed, by critically challenging assumptions and decisions to ensure the most optimal solutions and strategies are implemented. Assists in developing long-range strategies for significant site problems. Leads technical investigations into metering/billing inaccuracies.
7) Leverages industry and organization resources to resolve key technical issues. Develops a path forward to address these issues including bridging strategies. May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.
8) May plan and coordinate programs and large-scale engineering projects or multiple medium-scale projects while acting as a technical specialist for a specific engineering field.
May be responsible for: all aspects of work scope; directing consultants; conducting feasibility studies; determining staff, cost estimates and resource requirements; and recommending engineering criteria.
9) Monitors projects and recommends modifications to increase operating efficiency and /or reviews design and documentation of complex projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements. May develop, negotiate and manage contracts and contract revisions.
10) May research new developments and technology and make recommendations to management on their feasibility for Company operations. Maintains a thorough knowledge of metering industry trends and technology through involvement with research institutes (EPRI, etc.), industry peer groups, and regulatory bodies.

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid Role:

Employees in hybrid roles will work both in their home offices and alongside their colleagues at an APS facility or other work location for meaningful in person engagement.

As of January 2025, hybrid-role employees will be asked to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees in Hybrid roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.