Power System Graduate Engineer (Transmission Engineering)

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Austin Energy is seeking a Power System Graduate Engineer (Transmission Engineering) in Austin, TX. The role focuses on designing electric utility facilities across generation, transmission, distribution, and SCADA/EMS, with emphasis on high voltage transmission line projects in a congested urban area.

Responsibilities include power system studies, preparation of standards and drawings, and collaboration with field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college.
• Three years related experience; master's may substitute for up to two years.
• Experience in high voltage transmission line design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or assist in standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, test procedures.
• Perform power system studies such as fault, load flow, and reliability analyses.
• Prepare or assist in engineering design and drawings for generation, transmission, substations, and SCADA/EMS.
• Assist in energization work and coordinate with field personnel.

Skills

Power system design

Transmission engineering

Engineering calculations

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

LPile

MFAD

GIS

Job description

Power System Graduate Engineer (Transmission Engineering) - Austin Logo### Power System Graduate Engineer (Transmission Engineering)Apply: Austin Energy: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 20, 2026 (28 days left to apply): JR105563**About This Position** The Transmission Engineering team is responsible for providing overhead transmission line design engineering for capital projects, maintenance work, and other related projects. Other duties include reviewing proposed site development projects in the vicinity of AE's transmission line facilities to ensure compliance with AE's requirements, working with the Regulatory team to ensure all regulatory obligations are met, and many other duties related to owning, operating, and maintaining a reliable transmission system (69kV to 345kV) in a congested urban area.## **Job Description:**# Power System Graduate Engineer ## 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:Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.* 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:* Robust overhead transmission line design technical skills* Experience working for an electric utility, co-op, or municipality* Experience in using the PLS-CADD software suite* Experience using the National Electric Safety Code, and other related industry codes and standards (ASCE-SEI, RUS, etc.)* Structural & Geotechnical engineering experience* Electrical engineering experience, as it relates to high voltage transmission line design* Skills in using AutoCAD* Skills in using LPile, MFAD, or other foundation design and analysis software* Experience using GIS systems* Experience in routing in congested urban areas* 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:****Current City of Austin employees MUST apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub to be considered. Applications received from the External Career Site will be disqualified.** **Work 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) 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. Please click **HERE** for more information. **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.* Résumés will not be accepted and 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. 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