Designer at Arizona Public Service Phoenix, Arizona

Summary

Job Title

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. Prepare/assist in the developing of design drawings, design change notices, bill of materials and other documents required for facility/plant modification, equipment and other projects.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or a technical discipline or equivalent.
• Specific Business Units may require one (1) year design experience in area of specialization.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications and interpersonal skill, as well as PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license.

Major Accountabilities

1. Prepares or revises selected drawing (electrical/mechanical/civil/instrument) and other documentation subject to review by higher level Designers or Team Lead required for the installation, modification, and operation of all types of electrical/electronic facilities or equipment. Documentation may include: structural/physical layouts and details, block and signal diagrams, wiring and schematic diagrams, Bills of Materials, Requisitions on ROS and Shop Orders using manual or CADD techniques and related software.
2. Gathers, organizes and develops Engineering data; perform field investigations to determine as built conditions and design requirements; performs studies and required computations for the development of design drawings with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead.
3. Provides lead personnel with field prints, check prints and working copies of documents to expedite generation of final engineering drawings; assists in development of site-specific wiring diagrams and equipment layouts based on generalized standards and instructions.
4. Insures conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks.
5. Compiles all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submits the package for review and approval and expedites transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead.
6. Maintains and updates all Design Configuration Documents through the use of CADD and manual drafting techniques.
7. Develops an understanding and an ability to utilize all applicable systems and applications. Learns to apply appropriate skills to resolve issues and apply critical thinking in resolving problems. Learns to work effectively in team settings.

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.

Onsite:

Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Job Segment:

Sustainability, Power Plant, Nuclear, Energy

Job Description

Job Title

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. Prepare/assist in the developing of design drawings, design change notices, bill of materials and other documents required for facility/plant modification, equipment and other projects.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or a technical discipline or equivalent.
• Specific Business Units may require one (1) year design experience in area of specialization.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications and interpersonal skill, as well as PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Some work areas may require a valid driver's license.

Major Accountabilities

1. Prepares or revises selected drawing (electrical/mechanical/civil/instrument) and other documentation subject to review by higher level Designers or Team Lead required for the installation, modification, and operation of all types of electrical/electronic facilities or equipment. Documentation may include: structural/physical layouts and details, block and signal diagrams, wiring and schematic diagrams, Bills of Materials, Requisitions on ROS and Shop Orders using manual or CADD techniques and related software.
2. Gathers, organizes and develops Engineering data; perform field investigations to determine as built conditions and design requirements; performs studies and required computations for the development of design drawings with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead.
3. Provides lead personnel with field prints, check prints and working copies of documents to expedite generation of final engineering drawings; assists in development of site-specific wiring diagrams and equipment layouts based on generalized standards and instructions.
4. Insures conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks.
5. Compiles all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submits the package for review and approval and expedites transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files with direction from higher level Designers or Team Lead.
6. Maintains and updates all Design Configuration Documents through the use of CADD and manual drafting techniques.
7. Develops an understanding and an ability to utilize all applicable systems and applications. Learns to apply appropriate skills to resolve issues and apply critical thinking in resolving problems. Learns to work effectively in team settings.

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.

Onsite:

Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Job Segment:

Sustainability, Power Plant, Nuclear, Energy