Electrical Engineer 1, 2, Senior
Salt River Project
Electrical Engineer 1, 2, Senior
Casa Grande, AZ, US
Requisition ID: 19841
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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
What You'll Do
- 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.
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
Testing and Certifications
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.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.