Engineer 1, 2, Senior
Salt River Project
Tempe, AZ, USA
Engineer 1, 2, Senior
Tempe, AZ, US
Requisition ID: 19998
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
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
Provides technical program leadership, planning, analysis, and execution support for SRP's DER Interconnection Improvements, operating at the intersection of engineering, program development, and strategy. Leads high‑visibility, cross‑functional efforts that modernize interconnection processes, unlock flexibility solutions, and improve customer and stakeholder outcomes. Translates complex engineering concepts into actionable strategies and scalable programs that support SRP's Grid Enablement and Distribution Enablement objectives.
What You'll Do
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives supporting interconnection modernization, DER integration, and Grid Enablement.
- Support the development and execution of SRP's Interconnection Improvements strategic initiative, translating objectives into actionable workstreams, milestones, and deliverables.
- Monitor DER innovation and emerging use cases, and work with internal and external research teams to evaluate technologies to develop safe, efficient interconnection pathways to SRP's grid.
- Review complex DER system designs and grid conditions and lead SRP's Special Review Committee to determine approval requirements on non‑conforming interconnections.
- Facilitate technical discussions on standards, interconnection requirements, and system impacts, ensuring alignment across internal business partners.
- Support customer DER project scoping through post‑commissioning troubleshooting by analyzing system performance and load characteristics to identify issues and coordinate practical, implementable solutions.
- Prepare executive‑level briefings and recommendations and serve as a trusted advisor on DER and interconnection topics.
- Represent SRP on industry committees, working groups, and with vendors or external partners, contributing technical and strategic perspective.
- What it takes to succeed
- Strong technical aptitude across DER technologies, interconnection processes, and power systems to support cross‑functional leadership and decision‑making.
- Ability to synthesize complex technical and economic concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Analytical mindset with experience evaluating DER economics, value propositions, and program impacts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive‑level materials.
- Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical groups within SRP, and represent SRP externally through customer, developer, and vendor engagements.
- Occasional travel to industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.
- 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
Additional Requirements and Qualifications
- Responsible for project budgets and schedules. Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies.
- Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
- Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
- Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.)
- Preferred experience in DER, interconnection, or grid modernization environment
- Background in engineering, energy systems, analytics, or related fields.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
