Electrical Engineer II / Engineer III | System and Program Support

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. 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.

Summary

The Engineer II / Engineer III | System and Program Support role supports the reliability, health, and lifecycle management of electrical systems and equipment throughout the generation fleet. This position supports a broad range of power generation electrical assets, including generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relaying, breakers, motors, batteries and DC systems, and other critical plant electrical equipment and systems. This role combines hands-on technical problem solving, equipment condition monitoring, preventive maintenance and asset management programs, engineering evaluations, and project support. You will work closely with plant personnel, engineers, and project teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, evaluate system performance, and develop practical engineering solutions that support safe and reliable plant operations. The position offers broad exposure to generation facilities, electrical systems, capital projects, and operational challenges and is a strong opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their technical capabilities, develop deeper power generation experience, and contribute to the reliability of the generation fleet.

You are responsible for:

• Support asset condition assessment programs for electrical systems and critical generation equipment to evaluate equipment health, identify degradation trends, and support risk-informed maintenance and investment decisions.
• Develop and support condition monitoring, inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, and asset management strategies that improve equipment reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance.
• Provide engineering support for the evaluation, troubleshooting, and resolution of electrical system issues, equipment failures, and emergent plant reliability challenges.
• Analyze equipment health data, diagnostic test results, inspection findings, failure history, and performance trends to identify reliability concerns and develop corrective actions, refurbishment strategies, or equipment replacement recommendations.
• Work directly with plant personnel to troubleshoot electrical equipment and system problems, evaluate potential solutions, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Review engineering service provider design packages and provide technical input and recommendations to improve reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with plant personnel, engineers, and project stakeholders to define project objectives, develop scopes of work, evaluate alternatives, and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare engineering analyses, technical evaluations, specifications, studies, investigations, and cost estimates to support plant operations, maintenance activities, and capital projects.
• Support capital projects and engineering initiatives involving equipment replacements, electrical system upgrades, and long-term asset improvement strategies.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders on project execution, technical reviews, equipment evaluations, feasibility studies, and engineering recommendations.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to plant personnel, engineering teams, leadership, and business partners.
• Research emerging technologies, equipment applications, industry best practices, and reliability improvement opportunities and provide recommendations for potential application across the generation fleet.
• Participate in industry organizations and work with external technical partners as appropriate to develop technical knowledge and identify applicable practices and technologies.
• Ensure 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.  
• A relevant Masters degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

Engineer III

• A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
• Plus five (5) years experience in Engineering-related positions. Engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program.
• A relevant Masters degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license. 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.4

Approved Engineer 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.)

Major Accountabilities

1) Prepares engineering plans, designs, analysis, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, studies, technical reviews, investigations and verifications. Complies with design, regulatory, operating and maintenance requirements. 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.

2) 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.

3) Enhances department performance and productivity and/or unit performance by formulating, coordinating, performing analysis and making recommendations for improvements. Provides technical assistance and guidance to department personnel to enhance department performance and productivity.

4) May provide oversight of engineering technical programs by managing the program requirements, working with cross organizational partners, reviewing and internalizing operating experience and coordinating corrective actions to ensure engineering program elements continue to remain healthy.

5) May assume responsibility for small- to medium-scale projects which include planning, designing, scheduling and coordinating all facets of the project. Identifies potential schedule or quality problems and initiates corrective action. Takes initiative to eliminate barriers and uses resources to ensure desired results. May interface with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.

6) Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.

7) May participate in developing long-range strategies for significant site problems.

8) Provides input to projects and recommends modifications to increase operating efficiency and/or reviews design and documentation of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules and any regulatory requirements.

9) Remains cognizant of current technology and engineering developments as well as industry and competitive developments.

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.

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.