Power System Graduate Engineer - Austin Energy

AustinTexas; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Energy is seeking a Power System Graduate Engineer to perform power system steady state, short circuit, and economic assessments. The role supports NERC, FERC, PUC and ERCOT compliance activities.

Under limited supervision, you will design electric utility facilities and assist in the design of generation, substations, transmission and distribution lines, SCADA/EMS, and related systems within Austin Energy’s Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 3 years related experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Experience preferred in transmission planning and PSSE software.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including protective coordination, fault studies, load flows, and reliability.
• Assist in engineering design and preparation of drawings for generation, transmission, distribution, substations and SCADA/EMS.
• Prepare safety procedures for electric facilities and support energization with field personnel.

Skills

Engineering principles

Math skills

Leadership

Cost estimates

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree substitution

Tools

Siemens PSSE

Job description

About This Position

The Power System Graduate Engineer performs power system steady state, short circuit, and economic assessments. This position will assist in NERC, FERC, PUC and ERCOT compliance activities.

Job Description

Purpose:

Under limited 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), Energy Management, 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.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, test procedures.
• Performs and/or assists in power system studies such as protective coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability, power quality, voltage stability, etc.
• Prepares or assists in engineering design and develops drawings and other documents for generation, transmission, distribution, substations and SCADA/EMS.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation and maintenance of drawings, circuit maps, diagrams, charts, data bases and plans
• 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 budget process
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of safety procedures for electric facilities
• Work closely with field personnel to support project energization.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None.

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 and other related fields.
• Knowledge of mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline
• Knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs applicable to position
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyze engineering problems
• Ability to Read and comprehend simple specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
• Ability to Interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written formats to coworkers and public

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus three (3) years' experience related to the job.
• Master's degree in engineering may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required

None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Transmission Planning, including transmission level steady state, short circuit and stability analysis
• Experience using Siemens PTI PSSE or similar software package
• Experience in creating/ updating transmission level steady state and short circuit database updates.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties.

Compensation Range

The annual hiring range for this position is $89,880.00-$115,100.00

Notes to Candidate

Note to Internal COA Applicants Only:
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Work Location

2500 Montopolis, Austin, TX 78741

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.

Benefits

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.