Electrical Engineer 1, 2, Senior

About the position Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. 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 Summary Desert Basin Generating Station (DBGS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a modern natural‑gas‑fired combined‑cycle power plant. This role provides electrical engineering expertise for plant systems, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and capital improvements. The ideal candidate will support day‑to‑day operations, lead technical evaluations, and ensure electrical systems operate within SRP standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for medium- and low‑voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, protective relays, MCCs, transformers, and generators.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment issues and support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) during equipment failures, alarms, outages, and abnormal conditions.
• Develop electrical maintenance strategies, perform equipment condition assessments, and support preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Prepare technical specifications for equipment, services, and contractor work; support procurement and bid evaluations.
• Lead or support plant outage planning, scope development, and execution for electrical systems.
• Manage small to medium capital and O&M projects, including design review, field oversight, and commissioning.
• Provide engineering input for modifications and upgrades, ensuring compliance with NERC, SRP standards, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, and applicable codes.
• Review drawings, schematics, relay settings, and control logic; update documentation as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal SRP organizations.
• Maintain electrical system models, protective relay settings, and arc‑flash documentation as required.
• Support root cause analysis, incident investigations, and reliability improvements.
• Maintain safe work practices and support electrical safety programs (LOTO, arc‑flash, PPE, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• What It Takes To Succeed
• Responsibly manage project budgets and schedules.
• Provide information, answers, and responsible solutions to support the reliable operation of the generating station.
• Represent SRP when contacting customers and outside agencies.
• Write specifications for contract with suppliers of equipment and services.
• Occasionally travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
• Work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).
• Experience Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.
• Education Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Testing and Certifications Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

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

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