What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smart Grid Engineer - III/Senior position at Arizona Public Service - APS?
The SMART GRID ENGINNER III/Senior provides technical engineering, design, economic and analytical support to participate in the development of long-range system plans and conducting of engineering requests, proposals and presentations.
- Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis.
- Has increasing responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations.
- Provides technical guidance and leadership to others as needed.
- May be subject to shift work.
Engineer II
- IA 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 five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions
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Engineer Seni
- orA four year Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution plus eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related position
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Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualificatio
- ns:Problem analysis/resolution techniqu
- es.Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipli
- ne.Professional Engineer licensu
- re.Excellent verbal and written communication skil
- ls.Understanding of the application of control theory for electric grid operation & automat
- ionExperience with creating settings, message layouts, and/or control templates for distribution, substation, and/or transmission equipment controll
- ersFamiliarity with reliability and/or power quality technology, i.e. voltage regulators, capacitor banks, line sensors, reclosers / supervisory switches, grid edge dynamic VAR control apparatuses, control/relay panels for various substation devices, and other SCADA controlled devi
- cesWorking knowledge of load management, distribution operations, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (AD
- MS)Training and assisting with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection syste
- ms.Mentor and develop professional sta
- ff.Experience with Power Base, CYME, SEL AcSelerator, CAPE, and AD
- MS.Knowledge on performing short circuit analysis, coordination studies and load fl