Date: Apr 27, 2024
Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205
Company: CPS Energy
We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,300 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
Pay Grade
GRADE: 14, 16, 17*
*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open to Fill
Position Summary
The Engineer position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. Duties include Engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, control centers and others. These Engineering duties may include continuous monitoring and balancing of energy flow and responding to system disturbances, along with all generation, distribution, and transmission activities that provide electric and gas services to customers.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Evaluates and recommends new standards, products, and/or services
- Develops, implements and maintains asset management programs based on industry best practice
- Manages and provides oversight for technical aspects of regulatory compliance programs
- Provides technical support for electrical equipment to Power Generation fleet
- Supports root cause investigation for equipment issues and protection system operations
- Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
- Recommends and implements improvements to processes and procedures
- May include limited supervisory responsibilities, including lower level engineers
- Makes frequent independent decisions and recommendations that affect the section, department, and/or division
- Participates in and provides input to area budget
- Actively works within financial objectives set by management
- Discipline expert to mentor and develop employees
- Signs and seals required own engineering work and engineering work by staff under his/her oversight
- Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
- Experience with NERC operations & planning reliability standards
- Experience with ERCOT operating guides and protocols
- Experience with relay protective devices and power system protection
Competencies
Minimum Education
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Physical Demands
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
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