Graduate Power Systems Engineer – Grid Studies & Compliance

City of Austin; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Power System Graduate Engineer to design and analyze electric utility systems, including generation, substations, and transmission. The role supports NERC, FERC, PUC and ERCOT compliance, with responsibilities spanning protection schemes, SCADA/EMS, and system studies.

The position works within the Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery department, offering a hybrid schedule and opportunities to engage with field personnel and city departments on technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college; 3 years of related experience, Master’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist in engineering design of electric utility facilities including generation, substations, transmission and distribution lines, SCADA/EMS.
• Perform power system studies such as protective coordination, fault studies, load flows, and voltage stability.
• Prepare drawings, circuit maps, diagrams, and data bases for transmission and distribution facilities; support energization and project execution.

Skills

Power system studies

Engineering design

SCADA/EMS

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PTI PSSE

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a Power System Graduate Engineer to design and analyze electric utility systems, including generation, substations, and transmission. The role supports NERC, FERC, PUC and ERCOT compliance, with responsibilities spanning protection schemes, SCADA/EMS, and system studies.

The position works within the Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery department, offering a hybrid schedule and opportunities to engage with field personnel and city departments on technical