Fire Mitigation Engineer II at Pinnacle West in PHOENIX, AZ

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary As an Engineer II – Fire Mitigation , you’ll help APS improve the safety and reliability of its electric grid by evaluating equipment, analyzing system protection strategies, and recommending engineering solutions that reduce operational and wildfire risk. This role plays a key part in ensuring APS can safely deliver power to Arizona communities while implementing industry-leading practices and technologies that strengthen grid resilience. What Your Day Would Be Like Benchmark fire mitigation and protection technologies as well as other utilities to identify best practices and innovative solutions that can be applied at APS. Evaluate distribution feeders and develop engineering recommendations for equipment upgrades that improve system safety and reliability. Perform protection studies to assess how changes to critical infrastructure impact fire mitigation strategies and customer reliability. Collaborate with field operations, engineering teams, and stakeholders to develop practical solutions before equipment is deployed in the field. Support strategic decisions on distribution system investments that balance wildfire risk reduction, operational performance, and customer impact. Who We’re Looking For Strong knowledge of electric distribution systems, including relaying, reclosers, fuses, and protection coordination principles. Experience performing protection studies, analyzing TCC curves, and evaluating system performance to support sound engineering decisions. An analytical problem solver who can assess complex technical challenges, apply risk-based decision-making, and translate findings into practical recommendations. Someone who enjoys collaborating across teams, providing technical guidance and leadership as needed, and learning from industry best practices to drive continuous improvement. A safety-focused engineer who balances reliability and customer impact when developing solutions. Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, safety requirements, and industry best practices relevant to the role. This position may be subject to shift work and overnight travel. Minimum Requirements A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA). Engineering degree must be from an accredited College of Engineering Program. (A four-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered directly equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Equivalency may be considered based on a review of the degree program curriculum, subject to approval by Engineering department management.) Plus two (2) years experience in Engineering-related positions. A relevant Masters degree in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of required experience. Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Problem analysis/resolution techniques. Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline. Professio