Supervisor, T&D Engineering , II - Communication & Metering

Supervisor, T&D Engineering I, II - Communication & Metering

About UNS Energy Corporation: Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, UNS Energy Corporation is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leading electric and gas distribution utility. We serve nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona, delivering reliable and affordable service while advancing a cleaner, greener grid.

Responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing overall operations of specific engineering areas. Leads design and construction of substation-related projects, reviews specifications, and acts as project engineer. Collaborates with multiple engineering sections to ensure projects meet federal, state, and local standards.

• Supervise, coordinate, and lead the work group, ensuring safety, quality control, staff scheduling, performance reviews, and employee relations.
• Develop designs and evaluate alternatives for substation projects ranging from 4 kV up to 500 kV, including layout, equipment specification, wiring, cable design, and commissioning checkout.
• Prepare detailed design specifications for procurement activities.
• Track NERC facility ratings.
• Coordinate with Substation, Protection, Communications, Automation, CIP, and Metering engineering sections on schematic drawings and equipment design.
• Collaborate with Civil, Transmission, and Structural Engineers to determine equipment locations and structural sizing.
• Evaluate vendors and recommend equipment awards that optimize cost and reliability.
• Assist with budgetary estimates for capital budget incorporation.
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate events throughout design, construction, testing, and energizing phases.
• Initiate work orders and track expenditures for capital budget projects.
• Lead meetings on project status and communicate effectively with all personnel levels.
• Provide departmental training on installation, operation, and maintenance of substation equipment.
• Direct the work of assigned engineers or other employees.
• Consult on technical problems encountered during assignments.
• Report to the Manager, Engineering and perform additional assignments as requested.
• Provide services to affiliates as required.

• Practice and support management principles, policies, and programs consistently.
• Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and recommend cost‑improvement measures.
• Administer the Performance Management program uniformly and effectively.
• Manage personnel functions, including recruiting, job description approval, salary classification, and placement decisions.
• Ensure legal compliance and investigate employee complaints.
• Promote professional development and career planning for staff.
• Address disciplinary or performance issues according to company policy.
• Plan day‑to‑day operations, estimate personnel needs, and assign work.
• Evaluate team structure for continual improvement of efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with relevant coursework, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in time management, project organization, and technical analysis.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Broad business knowledge, including financial analysis, project management, and utility standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Maximo, WinIGS, or Microsoft Project is a plus.

• Assign work and evaluate status to ensure satisfactory progress and completion.
• Three to five years of relevant experience, preferably in an electric utility engineering role, with prior supervisory experience preferred.

• Oversee activities to optimize cost and efficiency.
• Act as a technical mentor and perform engineering work as required.
• Preferred qualifications:
  
  Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Business Administration.
• Eight or more years of professional experience in an electric utility engineering role, with prior supervisory experience required.

Salary determined based on candidate experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Senior Level: Mid‑Senior;

Employment Type:

Full‑time;
Industry: Utilities.