SummaryPlay a key role in shaping the future of Arizona's energy infrastructure by leading the siting of critical sub-transmission and transmission projects from early planning through regulatory approval. This highly visible role manages complex, large-scale projects and works across internal teams, regulatory agencies, government leaders, communities, and other key stakeholders to identify and advance locations for new and upgraded transmission facilities.You'll lead the siting and public participation process, including securing Certificates of Environmental Compatibility and other required federal, state, and local approvals, while representing the company throughout complex and often highly visible projects. The role manages multiple siting and non-siting efforts simultaneously, builds strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and helps navigate regulatory, community, and project challenges to keep critical infrastructure moving forward. As a senior member of the team, you'll also provide guidance and support to less experienced consultants while helping ensure projects are delivered in a way that strengthens relationships with the communities and stakeholders we serve.
Minimum Requirements- BS/BA in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field plus eight years of multi-discipline electric utility experience related to understanding design, operations, construction, and planning of transmission facilities
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Siting project management experience required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and oral/written communications.
- Must be able to provide testimony before regulatory agencies and effectively interact with customer regulatory agencies and large groups.
- Overnight travel may be required as well as attendance at meetings outside normal business hours.
Major Accountabilities1) Meet and negotiate with government officials and regulatory agencies in order to obtain state, federal and local approval
for new transmission facilities. Leads meetings and may identify and invite subject matter experts if warranted. This must be done in a professional manner that represents the best value to and presents a positive perception of APS.
2) Manage, monitor and coordinate all siting project work performed by external consultants to achieve successful project results.
3) Utilize effective public relations strategies on all projects, respond in a timely manner to all inquiries and keep accurate records of project interaction and correspondence. Independently manages communications to minimize negative press and public controversy engaging Corporate Communications as needed.
4) Coordinate all of the internal teams, environmental consultants, external jurisdictions, partnering utilities and the public so that projects are sited in time to begin land acquisition and construction.
5) Manage consultant charges in relation to project scope, maintain financial records to accurately reflect all project costs in relation to planned APS budget on each project. Update leader as needed when scope or budget changes are anticipated.
6) Oversee and manages siting support resources/departments and communicate effectively with these resources throughout project. Obtain firm commitments on all key siting issues.
7) Establish project timelines and monitor specific project schedules and milestones to ensure project in-service dates are achievable. Provide status updates to management and executives.
8) Build strong partnerships and effectively interface with team members, customers, public officials/agencies, and government leaders to leverage company need to provide reliable electric service through siting activities.
9) Develop and implement communication plans for projects.
10) Responsible for managing, assembling and filing ACC applications for Certificates of Environmental Compatibility and yearly compliance filings, Self-Certification Letters, until each project is constructed and in-service.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
