Designer I

Date: May 6, 2025

Location: CASA GRANDE, AZ, US, 85222-4535

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. 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.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The Designer I is responsible for preparing and assisting in the development of design drawings, design change notices, bills of materials, and other essential documentation required for facility or plant modifications, equipment updates, and related projects. This role supports engineering and project teams by ensuring accurate and timely production of design materials that comply with industry standards and internal specifications. The Designer I collaborates closely with technical staff to interpret project requirements and translate them into detailed, functional design documents that contribute to the successful execution of engineering initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

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.*

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