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Generation Plant Engineer I / II

Arizona Public Service·PHOENIX, AZ·Posted today
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Arizona Public Service (APS) is hiring Generation Plant Engineers I/II for a structured rotational development program across nuclear and fossil generation facilities. You will rotate through Plant Engineering, Fleet Support Engineering, Renewable Generation Engineering, and Generation Capital Projects, with conversion to a permanent engineering role upon successful completion. This role supports design, modification, and implementation of critical systems in active power generation plants.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in technical analysis, data preparation, trend analyses, and technology assessments for plant systems and equipment
  • Prepare engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, and documentation (drawings, sketches, purchase orders)
  • Ensure engineering analyses and designs meet technical soundness, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
  • Interface with internal customers and departments to align project objectives with scope, budget, and schedule
  • Provide technical and field support; identify system deficiencies and develop corrective action plans
  • Perform periodic testing and analysis of system data to minimize equipment failures and optimize performance
  • Contribute to business case preparation and operational plans for project implementation
  • Present design results, studies, and technical findings to management, colleagues, and stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Nuclear, Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science/Metallurgy, or Structural) from ABET-accredited, IEA-recognized, or ABET MRA-recognized institution
  • For Engineer II position: two (2) years of engineering-related work experience

Desired

  • Experience in nuclear, fossil, or other power generation plant environments
  • Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and safety standards relevant to power generation
  • Problem analysis and resolution techniques
  • Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world operational challenges
  • Willingness to work shifts and in dynamic plant environments

Location

Multiple locations within APS service territory; hiring across Mechanical, Electrical, Controls/Instrumentation, Civil, Environmental, and Chemical engineering disciplines. Potential shift work and field work required; multidisciplinary team collaboration essential.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationPHOENIX, AZ
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

About the company

Arizona Public Service

Arizona's largest electric utility and operator of the Palo Verde Generating Station, the largest nuclear power plant in the United States by output.

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