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IT Designer II / Designer, Senior | IT Communication Infrastructure Engineering

Date: May 1, 2025

Company: APS

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

IT Designer II / Designer, Senior | IT Communication Infrastructure Engineering

What your day would be like:

You’ll be hands-on in designing and enhancing critical IT and OT infrastructure that supports field operations across the organization. Each day, you’ll develop new system components, improve existing designs, and collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient communication networks and technologies.

You are responsible for:

+ Designing new components or portions of IT and OT systems based on project requirements.

+ Modifying and improving existing designs to enhance system performance and support evolving operational needs.

+ Collaborating with field service and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and field-ready.

+ Supporting documentation, drawings, and specifications needed for construction and field deployment.

+ Identifying opportunities to innovate and streamline communication infrastructure designs.

The kinds of people we want to talk to have done many of the following:

+ Created detailed designs for IT, OT, or network infrastructure projects.

+ Improved or redesigned existing systems to boost efficiency or reliability.

+ Worked with cross-functional teams, especially field service or operations groups.

+ Applied standards, codes, and best practices to real-world technical designs.

+ Brought a problem-solving mindset to technical challenges and field support needs.

If you’re passionate about blending technology and field operations and want to help shape the backbone of a company’s communications infrastructure, we’d love to connect!

Minimum Requirements

IT Designer II | IT Communication Infrastructure Engineering

+ Associates Degree and/or Technical Degree

+ AND two (2) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience

+ Requires basic knowledge of related IT systems and procedures

IT Designer II / Designer, Senior | IT Communication Infrastructure Engineering

+ Associates Degree and/or Technical Degree

+ AND four (4) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience

+ Requires considerable knowledge of related IT systems and procedures.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

+ Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCad computer-aided design software and Meridian Document Repository

+ Able to explain complex technical processes in simple language for general company staff and to less experienced peers.

+ .Possesses the necessary family of skills to coordinate workflow with a high degree of customer service and stakeholder collaboration

+ Understanding of Drafting Principles: Strong understanding of drafting principles, standards, and symbols.

+ Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and ability to create accurate and precise drawings.

+ Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

+ Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and solve design problems efficiently.

+ Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage drawing files and project documentation.

+ Knowledge of Industry Standards: Knowledge of relevant industry standards, building codes, and regulations.

+ Basic Knowledge of Construction Processes: Understanding of construction processes and materials.

+ Industry-Specific Experience: Experience in a relevant industry (e.g., architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering) may be preferred.

Major Accountabilities

1) Develops design drawings according to engineering sketches and proposal specifications.

2) Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools, such as CAD, CAM, CATIA, ProEngineer, Solidworx or Siemens NX Software.

3) Gathers information, conducts standard studies and computer calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal.

4) Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications

+ Collaborating with Design Team:

Work closely with engineers, architects, and other professionals to understand project requirements and specifications.

+ Interpreting Project Documents:

Understand and interpret architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and other project documents.

+ Modifying and Updating Drawings:

Make necessary changes to existing drawings based on feedback, revisions, and new information.

+ Ensuring Accuracy and Precision:

Maintain a high level of accuracy and detail in all drawings, ensuring they meet industry standards and project requirements.

+ Organizing and Managing Files:

Organize and manage drawing files, ensuring they are properly stored and accessible.

+ Participating in Project Meetings:

Attend project meetings to discuss design progress, provide input, and address any issues that may arise.

+ Generating 2D Models:

Create 2D models of designs for visualization and analysis purposes where applicable.

+ Adhering to Standards:

Ensure all drawings comply with relevant industry standards, building codes, and company policies.

+ Creating Technical Drawings:

Develop precise and detailed 2D drawings using AutoCAD software.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Home Based: Home based employees primarily work from their home offices and come into an APS facility on an as-needed basis.

*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.