Jobs at CPS Energy

Mgr PG Electrical Projects/Programs (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

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 3,500 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!

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Pay Grade

Position Summary

The Mgr PG Electrical Projects/Programs manages a team that is responsible for the initiation and planning of complex electrical projects and the development and oversight of various electrical programs in Power Generation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for developing and leading a team of highly effective engineering professionals who follow defined best practices for project and program value delivery.
Demonstrates leadership and establishes trust within Power Generation, engineering teams, and with business partners. Models the behaviors necessary to define, deploy and deliver project results that meet PG leadership expectations.
Understands, practices, and incorporates organizational change leadership into project planning & plant program methodologies.
Provides leadership and direction to the team regarding processes and execution for electrical projects and programs.
Accountable for the initiation and planning of new electrical projects to support the plant or related PG infrastructure.
Accountable for timely and effective communication within the engineering team, plant personnel and across stakeholder groups.
Effectively partners with PG leadership and stakeholders to ensure there is clear direction regarding project initiation, prioritization, approval and design/specifications for each project.
Accountable for developing and managing all electrical plant programs within PG.
Accountable for leveraging and improving the necessary tools and practices for visibility and transparency for program portfolios and electrical projects.
Coaches/mentors assigned engineers to achieve and improve results. Actively seek ways to apply advanced techniques and technology to processes providing information on technical trends, reporting and automation.
Demonstrates ability to learn, communicate, follow, and direct others through the project initiation and planning process. This includes the ability to produce qualified business cases and actionable project plans.
Establishes partnerships with business leadership, project sponsors and owners, and program participants.
Collaborates with PG leaders to ensure commitments are maintained in the delivery of their electrical projects and programs.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Experience managing highly complex projects and programs across within the electric generation business or utility industry.

Significant successful leadership experience, including leading projects, programs, and people.

A demonstrated ability to work effectively with business executives, leaders, with all levels of professionals, and with engineers, project managers and teams.

Extensive experience partnering with Executives and business leaders to define and deliver value.

Exceptional skills at producing qualified business cases.

Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Organizational development leadership and change skills.

Ability to clarify ambiguous information or instructions into actionable steps.

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in an appropriate discipline or Engineering degree.
Power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering experience.
Resource Planning and Scheduling.
Demonstrated organizational design, data analysis, business planning, negotiation, problem-solving, critical thinking skills.

Competencies

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Working with Ambiguity

Communicates Effectively

Setting a Strategic Vision

Driving for Results

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution; or similar level of analytical capability gained through demonstrated success in a related position

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business- related events. Officed at CPS Energy Power Plant Construction Office Building but may also work occasionally from Main Office. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.

Mgr Plant Engineering (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Pay Grade

Position Summary

Manages, trains, directs and implements all Plant Engineering and instrumentation/controls duties required for the Power Plants. Involved in, but not limited to, Engineering and Technical oversight, planning, direction and coordination of tasks, optimizing equipment, materials, processes and procedures, analysis and evaluation of data and establishment of goals for events as required. Uses Engineering principles to provide Technical support and sound solutions for the Power Plants.

Deadline to Apply: 7/23/2025

Power Generation:Calaveras Power Station

Location: San Antonio, Tx

Tasks and Responsibilities

Manages plant engineering and instrumentation/controls teams.
Analyzes, evaluates operations, maintenance and performance levels in the plant environment to develop programmatic engineering changes to improve plant performance.
Makes recommendations to improve employee health and safety to support a zero accident/incident rate goal.
Develops equipment specifications, contractual agreements and performs project management activities such as outage planning and execution.
Works closely with Power Generation Central Services team and provides engineering support for operations and maintenance by formulating and implementing technical solutions for improved plant performance.
Responds to operations, maintenance and project needs; provides lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation, optimizes resource use and maximizes reliable power generation and revenue.
Directs department activities to support maintenance in troubleshooting the causes of repetitive failures and unusual events such as unit deratings or trips.
Identifies and incorporates new ideas and technologies for project development.
Recommends economically viable projects.
Initiates, implements and completes project work as assigned or otherwise.
Conducts employee performance reviews for all direct reports.
Mentors and assists in the development of direct reports to assume roles of increasing responsibility.
Oversees tests that analyze design, feasibility, operation, equipment condition and performance of the facility.
Confers with other Engineers, Management and Plant Personnel to develop mitigation plans, design modifications, operational changes and changes in maintenance practices and/or new system implementation to prevent repetitive failures and/or improve plant performance.
Confers with other Engineers and personnel to resolve malfunctions, review system performance, oversee repairs and improvements and review operating characteristics of all plant systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Professional engineer license.

Extensive experience in power generation operations, maintenance, and engineering.

Extensive experience in power generation projects and programs development and implementation.

Extensive experience with building power generation related engineering dashboards and other analysis tools.

Extensive root cause analysis training and experience implementing in power generation related events.

General knowledge of current CPS Energy accounting methods and principles, Capital and O&M.

Ability to use the plant DCS controls and other operating/monitoring/control systems.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a highly dynamic environment that requires continuous re-prioritization as determined by operational situations that arise daily.

Ability to delegate assignments to appropriate parties.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
Proficient working knowledge of SAP system and most SAP transactions.

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work

Driving Continuous Improvement

Coordinating Project Activities

Displaying Technical Expertise

Driving for Results

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Minimum Education

Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Principal Boiler Technologies (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

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: 19
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open to Fill

Position Summary

Reporting to Sr. Director PG Central Support, the Boiler Technologies Principle provides strategic and technical leadership, oversight and management for CPS Energy’s boiler and heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) technologies. Assists executive leaders, plant teams and central support teams in overseeing and ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of boiler and HRSG systems. Works closely with other boiler and HRSG experts in industry to bring best practices into CPS Energy’s operations and maintenance strategies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Day-to-day strategic & technical oversight of CPS Energy’s boiler & HRSG technologies.
Development of strategies to sustain & improve boiler & HRSG performance & reliability.
Analyzes & evaluates operations, maintenance & performance levels in plant environments.
Recommends Boiler/HRSG conversions, upgrades, modifications and/or new products as appropriate to achieve operational performance.
Prepares project estimates & develops & submits accurate budgets.
Develops equipment specifications, contractual agreements and performs project management activities such as outage planning and execution.
Assists with inspections of all assigned equipment during outages or overhauls to evaluate overall condition and document remaining life assessment.
Continuously monitors technical bulletins and similar published materials applicable to the responsible assets. Generates work notifications and preventative maintenance plans in the computerized maintenance management system in support of unit reliability.
Engages in key strategic business planning activities to ensure strategies & metric targets associated with financial, operational, & safety performance are aligned.
Maintains current, readily available records on all boiler & parts; tracks the repair & status of each part; assists in tracking parts delivery for outages & ensures proper pricing & delivery.
Directs department activities to support maintenance in troubleshooting the causes of repetitive failures & unusual events.
Leads and supports cause analyses to identify and correct/mitigate repetitive failures.
Indirectly supervise operations & maintenance team that oversees projects & manages performance activities.
Develops training related to boilers & HRSG’s that is used to develop operations & maintenance teams.
Oversees tests that analyze design, feasibility, operation, equipment condition & performance of the facility.
Confers with Engineers, Plant Personnel and Management to develop mitigation plans, design modifications, operational changes and changes in maintenance practices and/or new system implementation to prevent repetitive failures and/or improve boiler & HRSG performance.
Provides leadership and support for Power Generation improvement programs and initiatives.
Perform other assigned duties as required to support CPS Energy objectives.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Experience maintaining and/or operating power plants.

Management and Executive or Technical leadership experience.

Valid Texas Driver’s License with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPS policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentations.

Ability to use the plant historian and other operating/monitoring/control systems.

Proactive, collaborative leadership style with ability to identify risks and problem solve solutions.

Ability to achieve operational and maintenance objectives by developing strategic plans and reviews; prepares and completes action plans; resolves problems; completes audits; identifies trends; and implements change.

Ability to reconcile ambiguous situations and drive initiatives to successful conclusion.

Experienced workforce leader skilled in teambuilding and performance management.

Demonstrated experience successfully overseeing power plant operations, maintenance or overhaul.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage multiple concurrent activities in a highly dynamic environment that requires continuous reprioritization as determined by operational and maintenance situations as they arise.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Ability to read, understand and use drawings, specifications and regulatory statutes and references.

Familiar with electrical, mechanical, controls, instrumentation, and civil components and equipment including but not limited to: high pressure steam boilers & HRSG’s.

Expert understanding of plant operations, maintenance, and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

PE registration / State of Texas
Power plant or similar experience
Specific experience operating and/or maintaining Alstom, Vogt-NEM boilers & HRSG’s

Competencies

Drive for Results

Delivering High Quality Work

Demonstrating Initiative

Communicates Effectively

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering OR related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with boilers & HRSG’s.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

The employee will regularly work in a standard office setting w/ standard office equip, including a phone, computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail, despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials & a comp screen for long period of time.

Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The employee will routinely travel to various power plant sites in Texas. While at the plant, the employee will work in an office environment and within the protected area.

This will include exposure to outside weather conditions that vary seasonal but can be hot and humid.

The employee monitor and oversee plant operations and be exposed to rotating mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic;

or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, potential risk of electrical shock and radiation and radioactive contamination requiring the use of personal protective equipment and engineering controls to avoid exposure or injury.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights on elevated platforms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, operate devices, tools, or controls, & reach w/ hands & arms.

Must be willing to tolerate awkward and stretched positions while stooping, crouching, or kneeling. Must be able to lift 25 pounds overhead and 30 pounds from the floor to 36 inches.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color distinction with vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Noise levels are moderately loud and may vary in various areas of the plant site. Must be able to work around high voltage. Must have manual dexterity and ability to efficiently manipulate keyboards.

Must be capable of wearing respirators and working in dusty environments.

Engineer Sr (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Deadline to Apply: May 26, 2025

Power Generation: Calaveras Power Station Location: San Antonio, Tx

Pay Grade

**Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level**

Position Summary

The Engineer Sr 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

Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
Exhibits the highest level of engineering judgment/technical expertise and may include limited supervisor responsibilities
Decisions may have significant impact on timeline, cost, safety, or reliability
Coaches and mentors junior engineers
Ensures the on-time, on-budget quality delivery of projects
Deals with content that is substantially complex with diverse issues and problems
Assignments are typically in the form of broad goals or areas of responsibility
Provides demonstrated ability to train other engineers on technical issues related to the research, design, development, testing and analysis of engineering assignments
Provides input and/or assists with the review and evaluation of lower level personnel
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

Comprehensive engineering experience

Ability to effectively oversee design work of employees and contractors

Technical expert on engineering principles, practices and procedures of varied fields

Ability to oversee major engineering projects, programs and or initiatives with minimal supervision

Effective communication skills focused on understanding customer needs and developing resolution

Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style

Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits

Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited university

Competencies

Manages Ambiguity

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Vision and Purpose

Drive for Results

Minimum Education

Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related field from an an ABET accredited four-year college or university

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Analyst Supply Chain 3 (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Pay Grade

15*
*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.
Deadline to Apply: July 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST

Position Summary

This position is responsible for Supply Chain system administration, support, and report development and analysis. Responsible for development of ad hoc and standardized reporting, data visualization, trend analysis and complex forecasting models to support operations and financial plans and to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Core responsibilities focus on operational/tactical aspects of the organization and some strategic focus.
Facilitates advanced data and process validation testing scenarios.
Identifies reporting requirements, extracts data from relevant sources and compiles into user-friendly, actionable data reports.
Develops understanding of tools and processes of customers and Information Technology – lean tools, process improvement tools and data visualization tools.
Utilizes SAP (ERP) and SAP/BI for research, analysis and report writing.
Creates information views using existing landscape (data structure) and reporting tools, and tests and validates report data and performance.
Trains customer on usage of tool and analysis of data. Customizes training based on evaluation of customer skill level and responsibilities.
Creates, forecasts, and analyzes information sets to comply with external reporting guidelines.
Develops, analyzes, and monitors financial and operational metrics for management, including capital and operating & maintenance financial budget and business plan initiatives.
Evaluates existing and new tools and processes to identify needs and gaps and keeps abreast of latest technological developments that could be adopted into the strategic framework.
Represents Supply Chain in cross-functional teams to impact decisions that are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
Coordinates and facilitates discussions with customers to understand goals and provide analytical support to improve processes and cost efficiencies.
Proactively monitors usage of information needs for customers.
Manages security and sensitivity of data before publishing or granting access.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Familiarity with inventory management concepts and warehouse management.

Ability to learn and adapt to latest technologies to improve existing processes.

Understanding of procurement, government compliance, and workflow related concepts.

Ability to perform independent data extraction.

Advanced understanding of variance analysis and business impact and provide key inputs in budgeting process.

Intermediate understanding of SAP content, reports, table structures and current reporting tools.

Ability to work independently, or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve results with multiple deadlines.

Familiarity with reporting tools such as Business Objects, SAP/BI.

Intermediate knowledge of program/project management concepts.

Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills with all levels across the organization.

Ability to multi-task various work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, internet, electronic mail and scheduling

Proficient in Microsoft Windows environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Supply Chain Management or related field with increasing levels of responsibility.
Demonstrated experience developing process flow diagrams and using lean tools to eliminate process waste.
Demonstrated experience with leading project teams, creating dashboards and planning capital and O&M budgets.

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Championing Customer Needs

Working with Ambiguity

Driving Continuous Improvement

Communicates Effectively

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Supply Chain, or related field from an accredited university.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PG Project Manager I (Corpus Christi, TX, US, 78418)

Opened till Filled:

Power Generation: Nueces Bay Plant & Barney Davis Plant Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Pay Grade

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

Position Summary

Under general supervision of Mgr PG Project Management, oversees multiple projects as a project manager, discipline lead, and/or field construction coordinator for power plant projects developed to maintain or improve power plant safety, environmental quality, reliability, infrastructure modernization, and efficiency. In addition to having responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close), is responsible for assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of assigned projects. Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Manges the planning, design and construction of multiple capital and/or O&M projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under supervision.
Facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem solving and/or process improvement work.
Ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects.
Develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives. Develops and submits business cases and/or project justifications for projects.
Develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.
Perform project risk assessment
Stewards project to ensure project objectives regarding safety, schedule, budget, scope, code compliance, environmental compliance, and quality are met through metrics and benchmarking.
Develops procurement and technical specifications for vendor and contractor services.
Coordinates with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables, including stewarding purchase orders and contracts, paying invoices, and interfacing with Storeroom personnel.
Negotiates with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
Plans and monitors on-going design and construction activities for contract and industry code compliance, QA/QC program compliance, schedule performance, and quality workmanship for multiple craft disciplines.
Supports the review and approval of design documents and drawings for contract and industry code compliance, company standards and practices.
Coordinates the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
Effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics.
Interfaces with appropriate management levels including senior management to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance.
Develops, reviews, and approves startup & testing procedures for check-out, startup, and commissioning.
Trains power plant operating and maintenance personnel on newly installed systems.
Develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions.
Coordinates construction management team activities in conjunction with field operations for quality assurance.
Supports performing check-out and start-ups in conjunction with plant staff to include assigning electrical, instrumentation/controls and mechanical tasks to technical leads, and coordinates performance testing.
Provides Subject Matter Expertise to support Power Generation Operations and Maintenance personnel.
Performs analysis of project data; generates reports and data.
Facilitate project close-outs
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Basic knowledge of project management methodologies, practices and procedures

Manages the planning, design, and construction of multiple small- to medium-scale capital and/or O&M projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under general supervision.

Ability to lead team environments, coordinating with other related areas to complete project tasks.

Utilizes established processes and procedures to perform assigned tasks and lead project teams under limited supervision.

Personal initiative to execute work assignments and lead project teams.

Ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks.

Ability to research and solve problems.

Ability to perform various analytical related works such as project estimates, various costs and schedule projections.

Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Driving for Results

Delivering High Quality Work

Driving Projects to Completion

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Coordinating Project Activities

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field from an accredited university, or equivalent technical/craft work experience in power generation.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi- functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Engineering Associate 1 (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Deadline to Apply: August 1, 2025

Pay Grade

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

Position Summary

Tasks and Responsibilities

Oversee major engineering projects, programs, and/or initiatives with no supervision
Plan adequate distribution circuit and power transformer capacity to serve peak demand and contingencies
Review and plan improvements projects to maintain adequate voltage and conductor loading levels for the electric distribution system
Evaluate circuit service areas and protection arrangements for improvements in efficiency and/or reliability
Monitor distribution circuit power factors and plan efficient circuit reactive power supplies
Evaluate circuit configurations for installations of automated circuit sectionalizing devices
Evaluate Distributed Generation (DG) applications and evaluate impact on the distribution system and provide remediation recommendations
Forecast demand loads after gathering information from internal sources, Chamber of Commerce, real estate planning and zoning, etc.
Develop conceptual system improvement plans and prioritize all recommended projects with appropriate need by date
Perform system protection coordination studies
Perform motor start analysis
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects

Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organization

Ability to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectively

Ability to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessary

Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits

Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.

Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of Texas

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Basic experience with electric distribution or transmission systems
Technical writing experience or college course work in technical writing
Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation software
Familiarity with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer software
Experience with SAP and Work Manager software

Competencies

Manages Ambiguity

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Vision and Purpose

Drive for Results

Minimum Education

Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Financial Power Trader Sr (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Position Summary

The Financial Power Trader Sr will oversee and execute CPS Energy’s financial power hedging program and is responsible for buying and selling financial energy products, optimizing the company’s energy portfolio, and managing risk within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) wholesale energy market.

Grade: 18
Deadline to apply: 8/8/2025

Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop and manage financial power hedging program guidance, policies, and procedures.
Monitor power hedging program performance and provide routine reports to leadership and governance stakeholders.
Execute or direct execution of physical and/or financial power transactions in the ERCOT wholesale market.
Monitor and manage counterparty or market credit instruments and mitigate financial exposure risk.
Monitor market conditions and execute power hedge strategies in accordance with approved hedging program requirements.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of ERCOT wholesale market impacts and forward power hedging opportunities and risks.
Support strong external relationships with qualified trading counterparties.
Analyze market conditions and implement strategies to improve portfolio’s financial position and to mitigate portfolio risk.
Analyze short and mid-term bilateral transactions as needed to manage physical and financial positions.
Develop and implement strategies to maximize profitability of generation assets and reduce the overall cost of energy supply for our native and wholesale customers.
Identify and analyze all relevant weather, market, and operational conditions within the CPS Energy service area and the ERCOT Wholesale Market to support all responsibilities.
Coordinate activities between various CPS Energy stakeholders, including fuels, risk, compliance, settlements, and real-time operations to ensure effective communications and strategy implementation.
Adhere to all internal Energy Supply & Market Operations (ESMO) policies and procedures.
Adhere to all internal Energy Market Risk Management (EMRM) policies and procedures.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Proficient experience in commercial asset management, commodity risk management, or trading experience in power or natural gas markets.

Understanding of marketing or operations in the ERCOT Wholesale market or related experience in other Electric RTO/ISO regions.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Ability to perform data analytics to support the optimization of power hedging activities.

Critical thinking skills with ability to work independently at times.

Must have favorable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using marketing and/or analytics software and programs
Financial trading experience.

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Working with Ambiguity

Acting Decisively

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Builds Networks

Developing Plans

Minimum Education

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing, economics, power technologies, business, or related field or relevant work experience in lieu of college degree.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

General office environment with the ability to sit for long periods of time. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Occasional travel away from the San Antonio area for periods of up to a week or longer to attend training sessions or other business-related events. Occasional visits to all areas of the power plant site may be required.

This position will be required to support a 10-hour, 7-days per week work schedule. Must be able to respond during times of market emergencies or off-normal procedures

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Digital Communications Specialist (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Deadline to apply: July 25, 2025 11:59pm

Pay Grade

Position Summary

The Digital Communications Specialist communicates effectively and creates interest, both internally and externally, through our current and future digital and online channels. The Digital Communications Specialist plays a key role in brand standards, program awareness, event coverage, education, and customer acquisition strategies and plans for CPS Energy’s products and services through social media platforms, website, intranet, and email. The Digital Communications Specialist provides input into development of marketing and communications strategies and plans targeting residential, small business, large commercial and industrial customers and will be expected to develop a comprehensive knowledge of customer market segments, products, programs, services, and tools designed for each market. This position will participate in developing the strategies and plans to enhance and strengthen the CPS Energy brand in the greater San Antonio area, regionally, and nationally. The Digital Communications Specialist will be responsible for collaboration and coordination with team members, internal operations, product teams, other internal clients and partners as well as external stakeholders, agencies, consultants, and community organizations to meet all goals related to digital initiatives and projects. This position is responsible for communicating the online voice/persona of CPS Energy, while aligning all company communications, PR, social media, and marketing content to create a strong brand identity.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Participate in developing marketing and communication strategies, plans, tactics, execution, and measurement for positioning, packaging, promoting and communicating the value of CPS Energy’s services, offers and ideas.
Support brand management and messaging online and across digital channels in support of CPS Energy’s mission, vision, and the company’s safety culture.
Create engaging content for digital channels and facilitate outreach and engagement. Apply copy editing and creative eye to deliver collateral that is compelling and on message.
Publish engaging content and monitor customer interactions on digital channels; may require time outside of regular business hours.
Work with communications team members on metrics to measure, analyze and report on reach and effectiveness of digital channels, content, budget, and plans.
Work with team members to listen, monitor, engage and inform regarding content and customer interactions on digital and social channels.
Assist digital team members in overseeing CPS Energy’s brand persona on social channels, while engaging and directing customers to better serve their needs through programs, safety initiatives, and interacting with customer service and response management.
Work with team members on online outage and crisis communications, while interacting, providing guidance and educating customers; requires time outside of regular business hours.
Assist with generating reports and analyzing data and metrics from digital and social media channels to measure effectiveness and influence future strategies and tactics. Develop practices and improvements to build upon and help improve current methods to improve social ROI, engagement, reach and overall digital experience.
Research and create internet marketing strategies using both organic and paid components to drive traffic to all digital channels, social media outlets and CPS Energy website.
Assist with creation and maintaining of schedules for social media posts, email campaigns and updates across all digital channels.
Manage detailed calendar of industry and company events for social media outreach opportunities.
Create intranet and web content and graphic changes utilizing WCM (Web Content Management) platforms.
Coordinate with communications and marketing team members to generate stories and content for social media and other channels.
Build and maintain relationships with internal clients and customer base to ensure transparent communications.
Attend CPS Energy, community and industry events and initiatives to capture photos, videos, and stories for timely digital publishing.
Stay up-to-date with digital and social media trends and developments.
Participate in the evolution of the digital strategy that will deliver better customer experiences, educate innovatively, and deliver greater value to customers, employees, stakeholders, and community organizations.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, be collaborative, and have a strong client-service background and orientation.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Possess a valid driver’s license with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPSE policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations

Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communications skillset.

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work with minimal supervision as well as work effectively on teams.

Exceptional in Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Competent in design apps and software including Creative Cloud.

Extensive knowledge of functionality, scheduling, reporting, and analyzing for social media platforms to include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, SmugMug, Pinterest, Podcasting and new channels.

Professional experience with the digital channels listed above.

Ability to create content (text, copy graphics, video) in a fast pace digital space, both desktop and mobile.

Ability to achieve results; multi-task, prioritize and work in a flexible, highly collaborative, employee-empowering work environment.

Ability to effectively manage time and complete projects and tasks within tight deadlines and on short notice.

Monitor and track project deliverables and report on progress of the projects to all stakeholders.

Present reports defining project progress, obstacles, and solutions.

Effectively communicate issues/obstacles and recommend strategies and tactics to implement change.

Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs and assess results.

Preferred Qualifications

Utility industry experience or foundational knowledge of the industry.
Event marketing and promotional marketing.
Extensive graphic design experience.
Voice marketing knowledge.
Extensive experience in WCM (Web Content Management) of AEM (Adobe Experience Manager).
Extensive hands-on experience with CMS Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress).
Mobile photography and use of DLSR, mobile videography and video editing experience.
Basic understanding experience of Google Analytics, paid vs organic media and social media analytics.

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Working with Ambiguity

Driving for Results

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Driving Continuous Improvement

Communicates Effectively

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media or related field from an accredited university OR relevant work experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, mobile communication devices, multi- functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from client meetings, training sessions and other business-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Engineer Sr (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Deadline to apply: August 2, 2025 11:59pm

Pay Grade

Qualifications may warrant placement in different job level

This Role reports to Customer Design & Delivery

Position Summary

Tasks and Responsibilities

Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
Exhibits the highest level of engineering judgment/technical expertise and may include limited supervisor responsibilities
Decisions may have significant impact on timeline, cost, safety, or reliability
Coaches and mentors junior engineers
Ensures the on-time, on-budget quality delivery of projects
Deals with content that is substantially complex with diverse issues and problems
Assignments are typically in the form of broad goals or areas of responsibility
Provides demonstrated ability to train other engineers on technical issues related to the research, design, development, testing and analysis of engineering assignments
Provides input and/or assists with the review and evaluation of lower level personnel
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