Supervisor of Transmission Planning Engineering

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Date: Mar 30, 2026

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1808

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable 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 Transmission Planning Engineering supervises the engineering services performed in the department.  May be responsible for developing and managing outside business which includes meeting with new and existing customers, preparing/presenting proposals, negotiating contract and ensuring projects are profitable.

 

Transmission Planning Engineering Supervisors lead and supervise a System Planning team responsible for long‑range, strategic transmission planning activities as well as a Modeling & Analysis team responsible for transmission case model maintenance, EMT studies, NERC and FERC based compliance activities including interconnection and transmission service applications. Both roles ensure the development of technically sound, forward‑looking, and cost‑effective transmission plans that support system reliability, customer growth, regulatory expectations, and corporate strategy.

Supervisors provide day‑to‑day leadership, technical oversight, prioritization, and staff development while coordinating closely with Transmission and Distribution management, program management, interconnections, regulatory, compliance, and operations.

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) plus five (5) years of experience in engineering positions, preferably within utility transmission planning, power system analysis, or related disciplines.  Broad knowledge of engineering disciplines related to electric utilities.  Must possess excellent people management, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.  Demonstrate an understanding of contract development, negotiation strategies, and proven success in attaining customer satisfaction.

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.

Major Accountabilities

1) Supervises department engineering work to ensure it is technically sound and cost effective and all projects meet schedule and budget commitments.

2) Develops plans and proposals that meet the customer’s needs, are profitable, and maintain an appropriate level of risk for the company.

3) Monitors expenditures of unit or area of responsibility ensuring prudent use of company money and resources.

4) Maintains a technically competent department to meet the needs of our customers.  Hires, supervises, evaluates, rewards and develops a multi-discipline staff.

5) Provides consulting expertise as needed.  Maintains communication with industry and EPRI.  Investigates new technologies.

6) Prepares detailed list and cost estimates.  Ensures plant documents are appropriately maintained.

 

7) Supervise and guide transmission planning activities to ensure studies are technically sound, defensible, and aligned with reliability and planning objectives.

 

8) Communicate study assumptions, risks, limitations, and results clearly to management and stakeholders.

 

9) Candidates assigned to System Planning role will lead long-range and strategic transmission planning activities.

 

10) Candidates assigned to Modeling & Analysis role will lead compliance (NERC and FERC) and analysis driven planning activities.

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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