Transmission Planning Manager - Power Systems Leader

AustinTexas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Power System Managing Engineer for Austin Energy to lead transmission planning and oversee related engineering functions. The role demands strong autonomy, staff supervision, and the ability to present complex topics to senior leadership in a concise form.

The candidate will ensure compliance with NERC, ERCOT, FERC, and TX PUC standards while guiding long-term grid planning, budgets, and continuous improvement across planning disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering staff and major programs.
• Knowledge of NERC, ERCOT, FERC, and TX PUC standards.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in TX or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Oversees design standards, project planning, and staff development.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with NERC, ERCOT, FERC, and TX PUC standards.
• Develops procedures and budgets, monitors program progress and performance.
• Provides leadership and direction to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Management skills

Engineering leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a Power System Managing Engineer for Austin Energy to lead transmission planning and oversee related engineering functions. The role demands strong autonomy, staff supervision, and the ability to present complex topics to senior leadership in a concise form.

The candidate will ensure compliance with NERC, ERCOT, FERC, and TX PUC standards while guiding long-term grid planning, budgets, and continuous improvement across planning disciplines.