Designer I/II/III/Senior| Customer Design Center

Summary: The Designer I/II supports the development and preparation of design documentation for facility and plant modification projects, equipment installations, and other engineering initiatives. This role assists in creating and revising design drawings, design change notices, bills of materials, and related technical documents in accordance with established standards and project requirements. The Designer III/Senior provides design and design leadership for new installations and changes to existing plant facilities, transmission and distribution systems, substations, customer projects and/or unique, complex systems. Collaborates with engineers, project management and others in development and preparation of project design/drawings. Provides engineering recommendations, design guidance/review and technical support to APS crews/staff and contractors/consultants for modifications and repairs. Provides technical input and identifies potential risks to support and develop manpower estimates, project schedules, construction packages, costs and status reports. Provides project design oversight on all Engineering documentation as it relates to established design standards and procedures.

Minimum Requirements: Level I 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. Level II High School diploma/GED. Must have completed two years college or technical school coursework in CADD or a technical discipline (or equivalent) Plus two (2) years design experience in area of specialization. Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communications and PC skills in a Windows environment. Some work areas may require a valid driver's license. Level III High School diploma/GED. Must have completed two years college or technical school course work in CADD or a technical discipline (or equivalent) Plus four (4) years related design experience in area of specialization. Must demonstrate effective interpersonal, communications and PC skills in a Windows environment. Some work areas may require a valid driver's license. Senior High School Diploma/GED Plus two (2) years college or technical school coursework in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or a technical discipline (or equivalent) Plus eight (8) years designer, drafting, CAD experience in area of specialization. Some work areas may require a valid driver's license. Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Experience performing Computer Aided Design (CAD) work at a subject matter expert level of proficiency. Extensive experience interacting with internal APS departments, external service providers and external stakeholders/customers as needed to support projects. Thorough understanding of all aspects of design and project management process. Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency using Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications (or similar computer applications). Major Accountabilities 1) Produce accurate, concise, thorough, easily understood engineering documents, using manual or CADD techniques and related software; may assist in the development of Plant Design Change packages or simple to medium job package projects that are technically sound, within the schedule provided. 2) Gather, organize and develop Engineering data; perform field investigations to determine as built conditions and design requirements; perform studies and required computations for the development of design drawings. May perform Plant walk-downs for constructability and design verification. 3) Ensure that all project commitments are achieved. Insure conformance to procedures, government regulations and selected codes and standards in the performance of related tasks. 4) Compile all required documentation for assigned projects into a complete package, submit the package for review and approval and expedite transmittal of documentation to the appropriate field units and files. 5) Apply appropriate skills to resolve issues and apply critical thinking in resolving problems. 6) Demonstrate an understanding and an ability to utilize all systems and applications used in project design. 7) Effectively work in a team environment and provide a positive contribution.