Designer II

Location: CASA GRANDE, AZ, US,

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean 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.

As a Designer II
, your work ensures compliance with design standards and supports projects that impact communities across the state.

You are responsible for:

• Preparing and assisting in the development of Plant Design Change Packages for modifications or complete job package projects.
• Gathering, organizing, and developing engineering data from design documentation to create Design Change Notices, Bills of Materials, and other essential design documents.
• Participating in plant walk‑downs to validate design changes and ensure accuracy.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to maintain compliance and quality standards throughout the design change process.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience with plant design, engineering documentation, and change management processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for handling complex technical data.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements is a plus.
• 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.

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.

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…