Electrical Engineering Technician II or III – Power System Operator

RWDY Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RWDY Inc. in Spring, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician II or III – Power System Operator. You will monitor distribution and transmission conditions in a 24-hour control-room, respond to alarms, and contribute to service restoration to minimize downtime.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least four years in power distribution, strong communication, and ability to work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts; experience with SCADA and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four years of power distribution or related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and inclusively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.
• Preference for power utility control-room experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the electrical system within established company loading and safety guidelines.
• Monitor distribution and transmission system conditions, loading, voltage levels, and equipment status.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and initiate timely corrective actions.
• Assist in directing distribution service-restoration procedures safely and efficiently.
• Communicate load abnormalities and operating conditions to field personnel.
• Monitor and respond to equipment alarms and dispatch field teams to minimize downtime and production impacts.
• Prepare work clearances for distribution lines and substation equipment to protect employees performing fieldwork.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of distribution-system events to support operations, planning, design, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete all assigned training activities.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced control-room environment.
• Remain flexible and adaptable while working rotating day and night shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power system monitoring

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Shift work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in electrical technology

Tools

AspenTech Monarch SCADA

Job description

Job Title
Electrical Engineering Technician II or III – Power System Operator
Compensation
$65/hr
Location
Spring Campus – Vantage Group
Schedule
7/7 rotating days and nights, 12-hour shifts. The schedule is expected to transition to a 14/14 rotation in the future.
Target Start Date
ASAP
Tentative End Date
One year from starting
Scope
The Electrical Engineering Technician serves as a Power System Operator responsible for the safe and reliable operation of electrical distribution and transmission systems. Working with minimal supervision in a 24-hour control-room environment, this position monitors system conditions, identifies abnormalities, initiates corrective actions, and supports service-restoration activities to optimize system performance and minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities

• Operate the electrical system within established company loading and safety guidelines.
• Monitor distribution and transmission system conditions, loading, voltage levels, and equipment status.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and initiate timely corrective actions.
• Assist in directing distribution service-restoration procedures safely and efficiently.
• Communicate load abnormalities and operating conditions to field personnel.
• Monitor and respond to equipment alarms and dispatch field teams to minimize downtime and production impacts.
• Prepare work clearances for distribution lines and substation equipment to protect employees performing fieldwork.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of distribution-system events to support future operations, facility planning, system design, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete all assigned training activities.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced control-room environment.
• Remain flexible and adaptable while working rotating day and night shifts.
• Perform other duties and essential job functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least four years of power distribution or closely related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and inclusively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous power utility control-room operator experience.
• Distribution operations and/or electrical distribution field experience.
• Associate of Applied Science degree or higher in an electrically related field.
• Craft Advancement Progression Skills (CAPS) or Distribution Lineman Training (DLT) certification.
• Experience using AspenTech Monarch SCADA.