Senior Power Systems Engineer - Design & Operations

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas seeks a Senior Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable operation of generation, transmission, and distribution systems at our power plants and facilities. You will design, construct, maintain, and operate projects across gas systems, control centers, and substations.

This role emphasizes strong engineering leadership and collaboration with multiple teams. This position requires the ability to manage complex assignments, mentor junior engineers, and drive on-time,

Qualifications

• Ability to oversee design work of employees and contractors.
• Technical expert on engineering principles, practices and procedures.
• Oversee major engineering projects with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication with customers to develop resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Attends seminars and continuing education opportunities for professional development.
• Exhibits engineering judgment and may include limited supervision responsibilities.
• Decisions may impact timeline, cost, safety or reliability.
• Coaches and mentors junior engineers.
• Ensures on-time, on-budget quality delivery of projects.
• Deals with complex content and diverse issues.
• Trains other engineers on technical issues related to engineering assignments.
• Reviews and evaluates lower level personnel.
• Signs and seals own engineering work and work by staff under supervision.
• Performs other project and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas seeks a Senior Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable operation of generation, transmission, and distribution systems at our power plants and facilities. You will design, construct, maintain, and operate projects across gas systems, control centers, and substations.

This role emphasizes strong engineering leadership and collaboration with multiple teams. This position requires the ability to manage complex assignments, mentor junior engineers, and drive on-time,