Power System Engineer - Project Management

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Energy seeks a Power System Engineer to design and support electric utility facilities, including generation, substations, and transmission. You will perform power system studies, prepare technical documents, and support SCADA/EMS integration while coordinating with field teams and other City departments.

The role emphasizes adherence to NERC/FERC/ERCOt standards, safety, and project leadership within the Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery team. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in related engineering.
• Knowledge of electric utility operations, standards and codes.
• Ability to prepare reports, design documents, and cost estimates.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist in design of electric utility facilities including generation, substations, transmission and distribution.
• Perform power system studies (protective relay coordination, fault studies, load flows, reliability, power quality, voltage stability).
• Prepare drawings, diagrams, data bases, and plans for electrical facilities and SCADA/EMS.
• Support project energization and coordinate with field personnel; assist in budget and planning.
• Develop procedures and assist in regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Relay coordination

Load flow analysis

Power quality

Voltage stability

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA/EMS

Protection systems

Job description

## Power System Engineer - Project ManagementApply: Austin Energy Headquarters: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (28 days left to apply): JR105250**About This Position** Under minimal supervision designs, and assists in the design of electric utility system facilities, including: generation, electric substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, network systems, protection systems, supervisory control systems (SCADA), market operation and settlement systems, street lighting, and other electric system facilities. This position exists only in the Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery department of Austin Energy.## **Job Description:**## Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.* Prepares standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, test procedures* Performs power system studies such as protective relay coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability, power quality, voltage stability, power system market operations and settlement studies, etc.;* Prepares engineering design and develops drawings and other documents for generation, transmission, distribution, substations and SCADA/EMS.* Prepares circuit maps, control diagrams, charts, data bases, and plans for different electrical facilities.* Provide assistance to all classes of customers, developers, and to other City Departments on technical matters relevant to electric utility services* Provide technical and financial inputs for projects in electric utility planning and budget process* Investigate and analyze engineering design problems; develop appropriate solutions; draft reports and make presentations* Prepares safety procedures for electric facilities* Assist in efforts to keep up with the latest developments in the utility industry, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC) standards and regulatory requirements.* Work closely with field personnel to support project energization. ## Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:* May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. ## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.* Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations such as, generation, transmission, distribution, market operations and other related fields.* Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.* Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, and operation of the electric utility systems.* Knowledge of established engineering principles and methods.* Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.* Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems.* Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the local and state ordinances and laws.* Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.* Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.* Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures. ## Minimum Qualifications:* Graduation with a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus five (5) years of experience related to engineering. ## Preferred Qualifications:* Project Mgmt PMP Certification or Certified Associate in Project Management or ability to obtain within six (6) months* Experience managing the design and construction of multi-million-dollar utility projects.* Experience with power generation and/or industrial site projects.* Experience with city of Austin project management processes and systems.* Experience leading large diverse teams including project staff, engineers, and outside consultants* Ability to travel to multiple locations for regular work assignments## **Notes to Candidate:**This position serves as an engineering project management subject matter expert in the Project Management team supporting Power Production.The Project Management team is responsible for managing and coordinating the Capital Improvement Project portfolio for Austin Energy's power generating and district cooling facilities. This position will be responsible for managing multiple engineering projects to support the power production business unit. **Critical:**This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services. **Location:**4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 **Days and Hours:**Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 40 Hour Work Week (Hybrid Available) Additional work hours may be required to support the 24-hour Utility operations, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather and emergency closures. **Salary:**Commensurate depending on qualifications and experience and approved City of Austin Pay Scales/Rates. **Employment Application:*** The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.* **Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.*** The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.* Statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.* Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. **If you are selected as a top candidate:*** Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.* If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.* This position requires a criminal background investigation. **Fair Labor Standards Act:**This position is classified FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and are not eligible for overtime compensation. **Travel:** If you are selected for this position, and meet the **Driver Safety Standards** in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. **Important Note to Applicants:** Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system\" at the end.