Supervisor of Substation Engineering - Transmission T&D

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Date: Sep 23, 2025

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1807

Company: APS

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

The Supervisor of Substation Transmission Engineering leads a team of engineers and technical staff responsible for the design, analysis, and support of high-voltage substation projects, large generator interconnection projects, and major customer projects across the APS transmission system.  This role ensures engineering deliverables meet safety, reliability, regulatory, and operational standards while aligning with company goals and project timelines. The supervisor also establishes priorities for team members, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely execution of engineering tasks.

Minimum Requirements

A four-year Bachelors degree in engineering 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) or PE registration in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution, plus five (5) years of related engineering and design experience.

Approved Engineering 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 the Engineering Career Path Review Board to determine equivalency level.



Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualification:

  • Professional Engineer registration. 
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability. 
  • Possess working knowledge of substation and transmission systems including relay protection, SCADA systems, control houses, and high-voltage equipment.
  • Experience managing capital projects, coordinating contractors, reviewing design drawings/specs, and resolving RFIs and change orders.
  • Strong process improvement and business focus.  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.

Major Accountabilities

1) Oversee a team of engineers, designers, and technical administrators responsible for the design, review, and

approval of substation engineering plans; Civil/site, above grade, below grade, and controls design packages.

2) Collaborate with multiple business units across T&D; Substation Distribution Engineering, PMO, Major Customer Projects, Interconnection Projects, System Protection, Controls Engineering, Substation Construction and Maintenance, P&C Construction and Maintenance, Transmission Planning Engineering, Operations, etc.

3) Manage a diverse team consisting of three groups: Electrical design engineers, civil design engineers,

apparatus engineers.

4) Provide electrical and civil engineering resource allocations for capital and maintenance projects.

5) Develop department budget and manage department expenditures within approved limits.

6) Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

7) Lead efforts to standardize substation engineering practices and design templates.

8) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new and changing processes, technologies or regulations that may impact

work of team.

9) Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the highest quality project is produced; provides technical direction to ensure the section performs effectively according to sound engineering principles, practices, procedural standards and regulatory requirements.

10) Effectively interfaces with customers and other departments to ensure project objectives are achieved and

costs contained within budget.

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: 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. 


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