Jobs at CPS Energy

Mail Services Assistant (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!

Pay Grade

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 30, 2026

Position Summary

Mail Services Assistant ensures all mail is distributed to Main Office and Navarro Buildings. Learn the basics of mail processing as well as the laws that are applicable to us. Learn how to use the permit numbers as well how to fill out the required 3602’s for mailings. Learn the basics of digital printing, focused on the Xerox 3100 as well as the Xerox 9070.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Assist Senior Mail Operators on daily task, learn routes done daily.
Ensures delivery of all mail from the downtown Post Office for disbursement to all respective mail drops.
Performs rough and fine sort of all mail, working knowledge of mail drop system and their meaning.
Accepts any and all expedited deliveries (FedEx, UPS, etc.), records and obtains signatures for each.
Assesses any package that could be detrimental to the safety of the company and acts accordingly as trained.
Addresses any issues from incoming calls regarding concerns or special needs.
Monitors supplies needed for metering ink, strips and print heads.
Places service calls as needed for the meter machines, inerter, folder and tracking devices.
Processes all mail using high speed digital metering system, effectively ascertain the proper way to gain maximum discounts for all mail.
Works with all internal customers for any planned and unplanned mailings, gives quotes to respective parties for postage needed and the best process in handling the mailings.
Ensures Presort Services are picked up daily and United States Postal Service report is precisely completed and submitted.
Makes necessary changes to mail drops of all customers in the process of moving or relocating to a new area.
Ensures over 195 mail destinations throughout all locations are delivered twice daily.
Folds, cuts and inserts all Privacy, Installation, Installments and Final Notices letters that are done daily to disperse to outside customers.
Board Packets are received and prioritized for delivery.
Performs safety protocol using the Smith Detection X-ray machine as needed.
Understands the Business Center as well as ensuring all of them are properly stocked.
Coordinates the toner and other supplies on any floor or other locations are stocked and replaced as needed.
Manage Cherwell to ensure all Business Centers ticketing system are taken care of.
Reports as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

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

Ability to read, write and comprehend information.

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

Ability to understand the mail process.

Preferred Qualifications

Some College is preferential

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Communicates Effectively

Serving Customers

Acting with Integrity

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Working Safely

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

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. Outdoor, driving of route for any or all of CPS Energy facilities.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 40 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. Also, the ability to drive as needed for external routes.

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.

Engineer Sr (Corpus Christi, TX, US, 78402)

Pay Grade

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level

Deadline to apply: June 1st, 2026

Position Summary

This position is located in Corpus Christi Nueces Bay Power Plant

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

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.

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.

Mgr Power Plant Engineering (Corpus Christi, TX, US, 78418)

Open till filled:

Power Generation: Barney Davis Power Station Location: Corpus Christi, Tx

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.

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.

PG Project Manager I (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Open Till Filled

Power Generation Location: San Antonio, 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.

Analyst Congestion Modeling 1 (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2026

Power Generartion: Energy Supply Location: San Antonio, TX

Pay Grade

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

Position Summary

This position provides data analytics for power flow modeling and electric grid congestion management activities within the Market Operations area. This position will support and maintain power flow modeling software and perform complex quantitative analysis of modeling results to assist with congestion management and generation dispatch strategies. This position will review and assess variables that have impact on price formation and transmission power flows within the ERCOT Wholesale Market.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Support data input into modeling studies to evaluate generation and load obligation forecasts.
Review transmission outage information and analyze potential congestion risks that impact generation and load-serving locations.
Support inputs into pricing and market operations decision-making processes for observing actual or potential congestion impacts in the Day Ahead and Real Time markets.
Maintain analytical tools, systems, and resources for supporting best practices of congestion management in the ERCOT wholesale market.
Support management of power flow modeling software for analyzing potential congestion impacts.
Support analysis for our Congestion Management Program and facilitate submissions into Monthly and Semi-Annual ERCOT Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) auctions.
Assist with ad-hoc analysis requests from Market Operations business stakeholders.
Participate in the ERCOT Congestion Management Working Group (CMWG) subcommittee and provide updates on potential congestion related impacts.
Utilize power flow or cost modeling tools and software, such as PowerWorld, PSS/E, UPLAN, or similar resources.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge in transmission modeling or market operations analysis.

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

Strong skillset for performing complex data analysis and interpreting results.

Ability to work with time constraints and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

Ability to take direction and guidance from senior analyst and leadership.

Valid Class-C Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with power flow modeling software such as PowerWorld, PSS/E, PROMOD or UPLAN.
Experience with database code and language, including Oracle, SQL, Visual Basic, or Python.

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Learning Quickly

Using Math

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Working with Ambiguity

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical related field such as Engineering, Data Science, Economics, Business Administration, or Mathematics.

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.

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.

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

Open to Filled

Power Generation: Calaveras Location: San Antonio, TX

Pay Grade

Position Summary

Deadline to Apply: open until filled

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.