Salt River Project

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Salt River Project$120K — $150K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
  • Minimum of 14 years of professional engineering experience
  • Proven track record of successful project completion within defined scope
  • Authored technical papers for internal or external publication
  • Preferred: MBA or Master’s in Engineering, or recognized engineering registration

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects/programs of significant scope and complexity
  • Prepare specifications and evaluate bids for major procurements
  • Act as a consultant and advisor in a technical specialty
  • Provide leadership in project management and engineering best practices
  • Conduct reports and presentations on project outcomes
  • Promote safety and develop training for engineering teams
  • Represent SRP in technical matters and external committees

Benefits

  • Hybrid workplace allowing up to three days of remote work
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
  • Involvement in industry committees and task forces
  • Leadership opportunities in organizational change management
  • Opportunities for further technical training and development
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 20312

Summary

Searching for a hard working, motivated individual to join our Engineering Design & Drafting team within Generation Engineering! As the Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer on our team, you would support all power plant facilities on minor and major upgrades, repairs, and improvements for both capital and o/m scale budgets while providing mentorship and guidance to other Engineers. This position includes engineering design and project management responsibilities to complete projects from start to finish and support others in developing their technical expertise and project management skills.

What You'll Do

Performs as an engineering project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs which are large or have many complex features. Prepares specifications, evaluates bids, and prepares recommendation materials for management consideration when evaluating large or complex procurements. Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor in a technical specialty. May performs engineering design, analysis, and studies in an area of technical specialty requiring a significant knowledge of related fields. Provides engineering discipline leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants and others. May prepare and/or conduct written and oral reports and presentations. When required/requested, serves on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP. Active leadership role in promoting safety within department. Actively develops and trains engineers on technical, project management, and/or best practices related activities. Identifies or creates development opportunities. Establishes standards and facilitates Standards Change Processes in the discipline when required. Leads collaboration across SRP. Represents SRP in legal and regulatory matters or proceedings of technical nature when required. Demonstrates substantive thought leadership to further new ideas, products, services, and/or business processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or customer satisfaction. Demonstrates substantive leadership in organizational change management to foster the success of new business products, services, and/or business processes. Performs as project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs of major scope and importance. Plans and develops the scope, approval, and implementation of engineering projects which have an important effect on major programs of the organization. Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor with respect to a technical specialty in the application of advanced concepts, principles and processes. Provides full technical leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants, outside agencies, and others. When required/requested, serves in a leadership role within external organizations and represents SRP's position on issues of importance. Company spokesperson in communicating technical subject matter to the public when required.

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.

Experience

Minimum 14 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering plus professional recognition is required. • Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work as defined for this position. • Authored internal and/or external technical papers.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

MBA, Masters in Engineering or any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement is preferred. Responsible for budgets, schedules, and management of resources for programs and projects of major scope. Demonstrated network of internal and external contacts including customers, outside agencies, and suppliers of significant equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers' facilities, industry functions, and SRP facilities. Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job. Must have a valid driver's license. Ability to work effectively with SRP executive management.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

About Salt River Project

Salt River Project (SRP) is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and water provider. SRP provides electricity to more than 1 million retail customers in the Phoenix metropolitan area and is the largest provider of power to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. SRP also provides water to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. SRP is governed by a publicly elected board of directors and is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and water services to its customers.
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Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1903

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