Power Systems Operational Technology Principal Engineer

Summary

The Power System Operation Technology Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of electrical power systems. Here are some key responsibilities:

1. System Monitoring and Control: Oversee the real-time operation of power systems, ensuring that electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed efficiently. This includes monitoring system performance and responding to any issues that arise.

2. Grid Stability and Reliability: Work to maintain the stability and reliability of the power grid, preventing outages and ensuring a consistent power supply. This involves analyzing data and implementing control strategies to manage the flow of electricity.

3. Integration of Renewable Energy: Ensure that renewable energy is efficiently utilized and that the grid can handle the variability of these sources

4. System Design and Optimization: Design and optimize power systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This includes planning for future power needs and upgrading existing infrastructure to meet those needs

5. Compliance and Safety: Ensuring that all operations comply with regulatory standards and safety requirements is a critical part of their job. Conduct regular assessments and implement necessary adjustments to meet evolving industry standards

6. Emergency Response: Develop and implement emergency response plans to address power outages, natural disasters, or other events that may impact the power grid

What You'll Do

• Performs as an engineering project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs which are large or have many complex features.
• Prepares specifications, evaluates bids, and prepares recommendation materials for management consideration when evaluating large or complex procurements.
• Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor in a technical specialty.
• May performs engineering design, analysis, and studies in an area of technical specialty requiring a significant knowledge of related fields.
• Provides engineering discipline leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants and others.
• May prepare and/or conduct written and oral reports and presentations.
• When required/requested, serves on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP.
• Active leadership role in promoting safety within department.
• Actively develops and trains engineers on technical, project management, and/or best practices related activities. Identifies or creates development opportunities.
• Establishes standards and facilitates Standards Change Processes in the discipline when required.
• Leads collaboration across SRP.
• Represents SRP in legal and regulatory matters or proceedings of technical nature when required.
• Demonstrates substantive thought leadership to further new ideas, products, services, and/or business processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates substantive leadership in organizational change management to foster the success of new business products, services, and/or business processes.

Experience

• Ten (10) years full time professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work as defined for this position.
• Contributed to the authoring, publishing and/or presenting of internal or external technical papers.

What It Takes To Succeed

Education:    EITHER I OR II

I - Completion of a bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

     And

a. Additional specialty training (MS Engineering, MBA, or 18 graduate level college semester hours from an accredited institution in an engineering related field)

      OR

b. Any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement.

II - Any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement.

   And

 Additional specialty training (18 graduate level college semester hours from an accredited institution)

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license.