Transmission Contracts & Services Consultant or Advisor

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 Transmission Contract and Services (TCS) team manages APS transmission and interconnection projects throughout the interconnection lifecycle. The team serves as the primary point of coordination for external customers, interconnected utilities and internal stakeholders from interconnection request intake through study coordination, agreement development and execution, regulatory filings and ongoing contract administration. Ensures customer requests, financial security, site control documentation and contractual requirements are complete, accurate and compliant with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements, the APS Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and APS business practices. The TCS Consultant or Advisor serves as the teams senior technical resource, providing extensive expertise in the evaluation, development, negotiation and drafting of transmission and interconnection agreements. Provides technical leadership and guidance on complex contractual, regulatory and interconnection matters. Leads significant negotiations and cross-functional initiatives. Supports consistent application of tariff and business requirements. Minimum Requirements

Transmission Contracts & Services Consultant

Bachelors degree in business, paralegal or legal studies, economics, mathematics, accounting, finance or engineering from an accredited college or university Plus five (5) years of contracting, project management and/or utility experience, including substantial contract and/or transmission system knowledge.  In lieu of bachelors degree, nine (9) years of contracting, project management and/or utility experience including some contract, project management and/or transmission system knowledge.  An advanced degree (Masters, Juris Doctor) may be substituted for two (2) years experience.

Transmission Contracts & Services Advisor

Bachelors degree in business, paralegal or legal studies, economics, mathematics, accounting, finance or engineering Plus eight (8) years of contracting, project management and/or utility experience, including substantial contract and/or transmission system knowledge. In lieu of degree, 12 years of utility experience including contract, project management, regulatory and/or transmission system knowledge. An advanced degree including a JD may be substituted for two (2) years' experience.

Extensive expertise in transmission and interconnection agreements, tariff interpretation, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance and resolution of complex contractual matters. Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, evaluate contractual and regulatory risk and advise leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Advanced knowledge of FERC requirements, APS OATT provisions, interconnection processes and joint-participation or jurisdictional agreements. Demonstrated ability to establish standards, lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor others and communicate complex issues clearly to management, technical, regulatory, legal and external audiences. Ability to effectively manage time and internal APS business units to meet required deadlines. Major Accountabilities

1) Provides guidance on the evaluation of generator and transmission interconnection requests, including complex questions involving application and tariff requirements, technical specifications and agreement development. 2) Leads the development, negotiation, execution and administration of complex and highest risk transmission and interconnection agreements, including matters involving multiple parties or joint ownership. Provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the APS