Engineering Associate 2

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Energy in San Antonio, TX seeks a Transmission Engineer Associate to ensure safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission system. You will design, build, and maintain transmission lines, create cost estimates, and manage contracts to improve service and reliability.

The role requires hands-on engineering work, collaboration with teams, and occasional travel. Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or EIT in Texas.
• Ability to work individually and in a team on complex tasks.
• Proven problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee transmission line construction.
• Analyze lines for upgrades and new communications cabling.
• Develop design packages, estimates, and schedules for capital projects.
• Manage contracts, materials, and project documentation.
• Use SAP to track costs and progress; monitor budgets.

Skills

Engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

ABET-accredited BS in engineering

EIT designation (Texas)

Tools

SAP

Bentley MicroStation

PLS-CADD

Job description

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

Pay Grade

14

Open Until Filled

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.

Position Summary

The Transmission Engineer Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the electric transmission system. Duties include engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our electric transmission lines, producing design packages for electric transmission capital projects required to ultimately provide service and increased reliability to our customers, generating project estimates & schedules, participating in root cause analyses, studying encroachment cases, developing & managing contracts for labor and materials, making site visits to monitor construction activities, and other engineering activities as they arise.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Transmission Engineer Associate performs engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of electric transmission lines. Job tasks related to this position are:

• Plans, designs, and oversees construction of electric transmission lines
• Analyzes existing transmission lines for conductor upgrades and communications cable additions
• Researches and studies new technologies, methods, and equipment
• Drafts, finalizes, approves, accumulates and issues drawings, material lists, manuals and schedules for construction and revises transmission records to reflect as-built conditions
• Coordinates, schedules and plans transmission project activities and provides technical support
• Specifies, requisitions, and approves material for transmission projects
• Develops, approves, and maintains material specifications and construction standardsDevelops design processes and procedures
• Provides transmission project budget estimates and monthly spending projections
• Writes construction contracts and manages contractors on projects
• Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility
• Uses SAP to determine project costs, order material and monitor project progress
• Participates in routing & siting projects
• Supports COSA Civic Projects where transmission towers and/or lines are in conflict
• Reviews encroachment requests for customers and developers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Approval by Business Unit Executive Leadership, as related to the business need for Engineering Associate 2's without their EIT.

Ability to effectively work as an individual contributor and contributing team member.

Ability to handle complex assignments with minimum supervision.

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

Ability to research and solve problems.

Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills.

Ability to build relationships with coworkers and customers.

Demonstrates proficiency in basic management of projects and assignments.

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bentley MicroStation software
• Experience with PLS-CADD software
• Experience with SAP software

Competencies

• Manages Ambiguity
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Drive for Results

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or universit Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Prof Engineers OR Demonstration of advanced skills or specialization appli to the busi area

Working Environment

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 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 and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Nearest Major Market

San Antonio

Job Segment

Construction, ERP, SAP, Technical Support, Engineer, Engineering, Technology