Engineer thru Senior Engineer (Transmission Planning)

Oncor Electric Delivery; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Health benefits

401k with match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

EV incentive program

Job summary

Oncor Electric Delivery seeks a Transmission Planning Engineer to perform studies of the transmission system, develop plans, and ensure compliance with NERC and ERCOT standards. Hybrid role based in Fort Worth with office days required.

The role requires knowledge of dynamic stability, steady-state power flow, EMT analyses, and experience with PSSE, PSCAD, ASPEN, and Python tools. Strong collaboration and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with Oncor transmission system and ERCOT practices encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with PSSE, ASPEN, PSCAD and Python tools encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies in support of system reliability: steady-state, transient stability, transfer capability, short circuit, and EMT analyses.
• Provide technical support via detailed studies, reports, and meetings.
• Collaborate with departments to identify needs and improve system reliability.
• Develop and maintain dynamic stability models for load, under/overvoltage schemes, and dynamic reactive devices.
• Support compliance with NERC/ERCOT Geomagnetic Disturbance standards.
• Contribute to transmission plans and ERCOT Regional Planning Group submittals.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and ERCOT requirements with proper documentation.
• Build relationships with ERCOT staff and other stakeholders to address issues.
• Participate in ERCOT and NERC working groups and task forces.
• Perform all essential job functions and other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ASPEN

PSCAD

Python

Job description

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $90,233 - $150,601
Relocation: Yes

Position Summary

As an Engineer within our Transmission Planning team at Oncor, you’ll perform engineering studies of Oncor’s transmission system in the areas of dynamic stability, steady-state power flow, electromagnetic transients (EMT), small signal stability, and other technical studies essential for the reliable and optimized operation of the Oncor transmission system. This role is also critical in the development of transmission plans and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Regional Planning Group submittals, ensuring compliance with North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and ERCOT requirements.
This role will leverage knowledge in electrical transmission planning and the application of advanced grid technologies to assess grid performance and prepare the system for future challenges, including load growth, plant retirements, and renewable integration.
This is a hybrid position, with 3 office days minimum, based in our 777 Main St - Fort Worth location. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please review the "education & experience" section for more details regarding each level

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct studies in support of Oncor’s system reliability, including steady-state, transient stability, transfer capability, short circuit, and EMT analyses.
• Provide technical support to various teams through detailed studies, comprehensive reports, and active participation in relevant meetings.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify project needs, optimize system reliability, and address transmission system deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain accurate dynamic stability models within our transmission network, including models for load, undervoltage and underfrequency load shedding schemes, and dynamic reactive devices.
• Contribute to our efforts to comply with NERC and ERCOT’s Geomagnetic Disturbance standards and requirements, ensuring the system is prepared for and resilient against geomagnetic events.
• Contribute to the development of transmission plans and ERCOT Regional Planning Group submittals, supporting the reliable and optimized operation of the transmission system.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, Federal Energy Reliability Council (FERC), and ERCOT requirements by creating, maintaining, and managing supporting evidence for NERC standards.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with industry colleagues such as peer utility staff, ERCOT staff, and other stakeholders to effectively resolve issues of common need and interest.
• Actively participate in ERCOT and NERC working groups and task forces, contributing expertise to guide industry practices and ensure Oncor’s compliance with relevant standards.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Skills

• Perform both high-level screening and in-depth detailed power system simulation, analysis, and design.
• Analyze complex technical problems and develop multiple solution alternatives.
• Develop scripts and algorithms to automate tasks and solve computational problems.
• Communicate complex technical information to a wide variety of audiences, in both oral and written forms.
• Create, modify, and analyze technical documents.
• Translate compliance requirements into clear written procedures.
• Work effectively on a team or as an individual.
• Observed growth in technical ability and communication skills.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field required.

Experience Requirement(s)

• Applicants with Familiarity with the Oncor transmission system and with ERCOT practices associated with ERCOT transmission planning, operation, and modeling including the ERCOT Planning Guide, Operating Guides, and Protocols encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with Familiarity with Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSSE), ASPEN, Power Systems Computer-aided Design (PSCAD), and Python tools encouraged to apply.

Levels Of Experience For Consideration

• Engineer: Minimum two (2) years of electrical utility experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role.
• Staff Engineer: Minimum four (4) years of electrical utility experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role.
• Senior Engineer: Minimum six (6) years of electrical utility experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role.

Measure Of Success

• Timely identification and resolution of potential stability issues within the Oncor system, including endorsement by internal and external stakeholders.
• Oncor Transmission Planning philosophy and procedures developed in compliance with all NERC and ERCOT requirements.
• Represent our team through internal and external working groups.
• Improved planning efficiency from analysis of the transmission system through new/improved advanced tools.
• Demonstrated initiative in supporting the team by taking on reach projects, providing training, and other tasks as needed.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.