Full-Time
Transmission Contracts & Services
Consultant or Advisor
Posted on 11/15/2025
Arizona Public Service
1,001-5,000 employees
Delivers electricity to Arizona customers
No salary listed
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role; must reside in Arizona (New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees) with about 40% in-person work.
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- BS/BA in business, economics, mathematics, or engineering plus eight (8) years of utility experience including substantial contract and/or transmission system knowledge. In lieu of degree, 12 (twelve) years of utility experience including some contract and/or transmission system knowledge. An advanced degree including a JD may be substituted for two (2) years' experience.
- BS/BA in business, economics, mathematics, or engineering plus five (5) years of utility experience including substantial contract and/or transmission system knowledge. In lieu of degree nine (9) years of utility experience including some contract and/or transmission system knowledge. An advanced degree including a JD may be substituted for two (2) years' experience.
- Manage the development and execution of regulatory contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders that support APS's corporate strategy, goals and objectives with participation of the appropriate groups or departments including the most complex agreements.
- Draft, negotiate, execute and manage major transmission Interconnection Agreements as well as other agreements (i.e. Participation Agreements, Joint Operations, Maintenance and Replacement Agreements, Transmission Service Agreements).
- Draft, negotiate, execute and manage Generator Interconnection queue applications and corresponding contracts, both conforming and non-conforming. In addition, publishing results of interconnection studies and/or screening processes performed by APS's technical groups, as well as holding scoping and study results meetings with customers.
- Maintaining accurate interconnection data in APS's internal databases and systems
- Ensure all regulatory compliance and requirements are met with regards to filing deadlines, preparing summaries for regulatory reporting, as well as ensuring timeline adherence and compliance with APS OATT.
- Manage, engage and communicate with external customers and other utilities as co-owners of Joint Participant facilities to lead, draft, and negotiate proper contract adherence. This will include amendments to current agreements, drafting new agreements as needed, confirmation and adherence to financial and cost allocations, as well as ability to work within Committee structure to move projects along and seek resolutions to issues.
- Effectively interface and resolve project issues within APS, executive management and customers to meet project requirements.
- Ability to effectively manage time and internal APS business units to meet required deadlines.
- Establish working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives in key markets
- Provide support and expertise to regulatory and legal departments to ensure contract compliance. Managing special complex and subject matter expertise projects as assigned. Provide guidance to less experienced staff as needed.
- Expert knowledge of APS transmission and distribution system interconnections. Knowledge of other utility's transmission systems, rates and tariff provisions and the ability to review, analyze and working with other utilities in Jointly Owned Facility projects.
- Broad familiarity of FERC regulatory requirements and APS jurisdictional agreements.
- In depth experience in negotiating and developing transmission, interconnection and operating facility contracts.
- Organization, project management, communication and negotiation skills are essential.
- Analytical abilities to perform regulatory analysis and contract negotiations/development as well as the ability to act independently.
Arizona Public Service (APS) provides electric service to about 1.2 million customers across 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, making it the state’s largest utility. It delivers power as a regulated utility, supported by a long history since 1886 and a focus on reliability, customer service, and responsible growth. How it works: APS generates and purchases electricity and distributes it through the electrical grid to homes and businesses, balancing price and service to meet demand. Its products are standard electricity plans and related services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Why it stands out: APS emphasizes accountability, safety, integrity, trust, and respect in its operations, with a stated goal of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona and improving customer value and shareholder return. Its competitive edge comes from its scale, local presence, and commitment to steady service, safety, and sustainable energy planning in a fast-growing state.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
1886
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