Manager, Project Engineering (New Generation Construction)

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 Manager, Project Engineering New Generation is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing engineering execution activities for APS's new generation capital projects. The position provides engineering leadership during detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover to Generation Operations.   The Manager serves as APS's primary engineering focal point during project execution and coordinates design activities among EPC contractors, Owner Engineers, Fleet Engineering, OEMs, and other engineering service providers. The position ensures engineering deliverables are technically sound, aligned with APS standards and operational requirements, and executed in support of project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance objectives.   This position will lead and develop a team of project engineers and technical specialists and is accountable for engineering integration across a portfolio that may include gas-fired simple cycle and combined cycle generation, battery energy storage systems, solar projects, and other generation technologies. The Manager operates within APS's capital project governance framework while supporting fast-paced project execution and commercial in-service commitments. Minimum Requirements

A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Plus eight (8) years of experience in engineering positions. Engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program. A relevant Masters degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience. (A four-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered directly equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Equivalency may be considered based on a review of the degree program curriculum, subject to approval by Engineering department management.) Three (3) years experience in a supervisory role position involving the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the work and performance of employees.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration. Demonstrated experience supporting engineering design and execution of thermal power generation facilities, including simple cycle or combined cycle generation projects. Demonstrated experience coordinating engineering activities among EPC contractors, Owner Engineers, engineering service providers, equipment vendors, and internal engineering organizations. Demonstrated experience supporting engineering execution through detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout. Experience supporting APS Generation facilities or other large utility generation assets. Experience with EPC project delivery, owner's engineering, construction support engineering, commissioning, and startup of utility-scale generation projects. Knowledge of power generation systems including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, balance-of-plant systems, electrical systems, controls systems, and generation interconnections. Experience within a regulated electric utility, independent power producer (IPP), merchant generation, or large industrial environment. Knowledge of NERC/WECC reliability requirements applicable to generation facilities. Major Accountabilities

1) Lead Engineering Execution: Directs engineering activities for assigned generation projects