Power System Graduate Engineer (Transmission Engineering)

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

Job summary

The City of Austin invites applications for a Power System Graduate Engineer in the Transmission Engineering team. You will assist in the design of electric utility facilities including generation, substations, and transmission lines up to 345kV, with a focus on urban environments.

Responsibilities include preparing designs, drawings, and studies such as fault and load-flow analyses, plus coordinating with field staff and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3 years related experience; master's may substitute for up to 2 years.
• Experience for electric utility, co-op, or municipality preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC and related industry codes (ASCE-SEI, RUS).
• Experience using design and analysis software for transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of electric utility facilities: generation, substations, transmission and distribution lines.
• Prepare drawings, diagrams, data bases, and plans for projects.
• Support field energization and coordinate with field personnel.
• Assist in safety procedures for electric facilities.
• Provide technical input for budget processes.

Skills

Overhead transmission line design

Electric utility experience

Travel to multiple sites

GIS experience

Routing in congested urban areas

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

LPile

MFAD

GIS

Job description

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.

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 the 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

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)

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. 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. Must provide professional reference/employment verification information. This position requires a criminal background investigation and NERC Personal Risk Assessment. Must provide proof of valid work authorization at time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment. Fair Labor Standards Act: This position is classified as EXEMPT (Salaried). Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime compensation. 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. 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.

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