Engineering Associate 1 - Communication Engineering

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Energy is looking for an Engineering Associate to oversee the safe, reliable operation of generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems with a focus on the OT communications network. Responsibilities include design, maintenance, and operational support across power generation and distribution assets.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, strong teamwork and communication skills, and willingness to travel or work after hours as

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering concepts and practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with related areas.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel, after-hours work, and obtain Texas PE license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, maintain, and provide operational support for OT communications network across transmission lines, substations, distribution, gas systems, and data centers.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and economical design and maintenance of OT communications for wireless and fiber infrastructure.
• Lead project management for round-the-clock operation of generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Follow established procedures to perform tasks under supervision and contribute to internal work processes.
• Assist in gathering information for internal and external customers and participate in continued professional development.
• Support process improvements and participate in seminars and training.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor

Tools

Bentley Microstation

ESRI GIS

SAP

Work Manager

Job description

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We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Pay Grade

12

The Engineering Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. Duties include Engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, control centers and others. These Engineering duties may include continuous monitoring and balancing of energy flow and responding to system disturbances, along with all generation, distribution, and transmission activities that provide electric and gas services to customers.

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Duties include engineering responsibilities for the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operational support activities of our OT communications network which support the transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, generation systems, emergency radio systems, control centers, data centers, and corporate network.
• Upholding the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic design and maintenance of our operational technology (OT) communication network and systems for wireless and fiber infrastructure.
• The duty of project management for safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems.
• Utilizes established procedures and processes to perform assigned tasks under direct supervision
• Assisting with the development and implementation of internal work processes
• Assist with gathering information for both internal and external customers
• Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
• Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects

Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organization

Ability to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectively

Ability to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessary

Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits

Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.

Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of Texas

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Professional Engineers
• Basic experience with electric distribution or transmission systems
• Technical writing experience or college course work in technical writing
• Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation software
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer software
• Experience with SAP and Work Manager software

Manages Ambiguity

Communicates Effectively

Drives Vision and Purpose

Drive for Results

Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university

Required Certifications

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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