Power Systems Operational Technology Principal Engineer Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US Date: Oct 23, 2024 **Requisition ID** : 17235 **Summary** A Power Systems Operational Technology Principal Engineer plays a crucial role in the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical power systems with responsibilities such as: 1. **Design and Analysis** : Design and analyze power systems to ensure stability, reliability, and efficiency. 2. **Simulation and Modeling** : Use specialized software to simulate power system behavior, predict potential issues, and test different scenarios. 3. **Compliance and Safety** : Ensuring that all power systems comply with industry standards and safety regulations is a critical part of their job. 4. **Technical Documentation** : Prepare detailed technical documentation, including system drawings, specifications, and operational guidelines 5. **Research and Development:** Conduct research to develop new methodologies and technologies for improving power generation, transmission and distribution processes. 6. **Collaboration** : Work closely with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure that power systems meet the required specifications and are delivered on time and within budget. 7. **Troubleshooting and Maintenance** : Involved in troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise in power systems, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining system reliability. **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. **Why Work at SRP** At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: + Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) + 401(k) plan with employer matching + Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance + Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) + Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance + Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) + Short and long-term disability plans + Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs + 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking **Hybrid Workplace** SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19). **Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement** To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process. **Equal Opportunity Employer Statement** Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. **Work Authorization** All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas. **Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix