Power Systems Engineer – Graduate (Hybrid & Growth)

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

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.