Jobs at CPS Energy

Internal Auditor (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

16*
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
*qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

Position Summary

Performs internal audit activities designed to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of policies, procedures, standards, controls, performance and objectives. Functions in an analytical capacity. Coordinates all activities related to an audit or multiple audits, including leading the development and execution of test steps to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of business processes and reporting results to management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and conducts internal audits.
Identifies and evaluates the effectiveness of controls of business operations and related information systems.
Designs tests of controls.
Develops scope and objectives for the audit, including facilitating and leading discussion with management to support rationalization for in scope/out of scope criteria.
Performs engagement risks assessments and creates audit programs with appropriate test procedures with minimal to no guidance.
Assists the business in determining risks and controls as well as impacts of those activities.
Provides detail workpapers which documents results of executed test procedures.
Performs reviews of workpapers and assists management in achieving quality standards.
Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, inefficiencies, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.
Prepares and presents formal oral and written reports on audit findings.
Collaborates and communicates with multiple levels of the organization on identified risks, internal controls, audit findings, and closure meetings.
Determines process improvements for the department and organizational units which are audited.
Mentors/coaches team members on departmental standards, audit practices, etc.
Inspects account books and accounting systems or information systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting or information system procedures.
Examines records and interviews workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
Examines and evaluates financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Evaluates whether the organization’s objectives are reflected in its management activities.
Recommends process improvements for the department and organizational units which are audited.
Assists department management with the annual risk assessment and audit planning.
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Certi Public Accountant, Certi Internal Auditor, Certified Information System Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or other related certification [achieved an audit related certification (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, CMA, Project Management Scrum, PMP etc.)].

Extensive experience in auditing, accounting, business or IT concepts.

Understands process improvement activities and can lead efforts from inception of concept through implementation.

Understands internal audit standards, audit governance and internal control frameworks.

In depth knowledge of internal control and risk assessment concepts.

Ability to manage multiple projects or audits.

Demonstrates ability to work on a broad spectrum of assignments.

Proven communication skills with working at multiple levels of the organization from staff to C-Suite Executives.

Highest level subject matter / technical expert and may include limited supervisory responsibilities.

Highly proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

Ability to identify alternative solutions for development of decision-making proposals, which support organizational goals/objectives and budget constraints.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Ability to track, manage, and execute projects effectively and efficiently.

Ability to summarize audit findings and prepare audit report.

Professionally and effectively facilitate meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

In depth knowledge of sampling techniques
Advanced knowledge in process improvement methodologies
Extensive experience with Process Mapping / Flowcharting
Awareness of process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Focus, PDCA, 4DX, etc)
Experience in creating an operational audit program from scratch

Competencies

Communicates Effectively

Acting as a Champion for Change

Acting with Integrity

Driving Continuous Improvement

Demonstrating Self-Insight and Awareness

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree or MBA, PhD in Accounting, Management, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, OR Proven working experience may be used in lieu of degree.

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 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.

Engineering Associate 2 (San Antonio, TX, US, 78205)

Pay Grade

Open Until Filled

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.

Position Summary

The Transmission Engineer Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the electric transmission system. Duties include engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our electric transmission lines, producing design packages for electric transmission capital projects required to ultimately provide service and increased reliability to our customers, generating project estimates & schedules, participating in root cause analyses, studying encroachment cases, developing & managing contracts for labor and materials, making site visits to monitor construction activities, and other engineering activities as they arise.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Transmission Engineer Associate performs engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of electric transmission lines. Job tasks related to this position are:

Plans, designs, and oversees construction of electric transmission lines
Analyzes existing transmission lines for conductor upgrades and communications cable additions
Researches and studies new technologies, methods, and equipment
Drafts, finalizes, approves, accumulates and issues drawings, material lists, manuals and schedules for construction and revises transmission records to reflect as-built conditions
Coordinates, schedules and plans transmission project activities and provides technical support
Specifies, requisitions, and approves material for transmission projects
Develops, approves, and maintains material specifications and construction standards
Develops design processes and procedures
Provides transmission project budget estimates and monthly spending projections
Writes construction contracts and manages contractors on projects
Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility
Uses SAP to determine project costs, order material and monitor project progress
Participates in routing & siting projects
Supports COSA Civic Projects where transmission towers and/or lines are in conflict
Reviews encroachment requests for customers and developers
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Approval by Business Unit Executive Leadership, as related to the business need for Engineering Associate 2’s without their EIT.

Ability to effectively work as an individual contributor and contributing team member.

Ability to handle complex assignments with minimum supervision.

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

Ability to research and solve problems.

Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills.

Ability to build relationships with coworkers and customers.

Demonstrates proficiency in basic management of projects and assignments.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Bentley MicroStation software
Experience with PLS-CADD software
Experience with SAP software

Competencies

Manages Ambiguity

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Vision and Purpose

Drive for Results

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or universit Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Prof Engineers OR Demonstration of advanced skills or specialization appli to the busi area

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 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 and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Engineer (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

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.

Open until filled.

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.

This role will also support highly cross-functional planning and system strategy initiatives in a dynamic and evolving environment. The Engineer will partner across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, forecasting, finance, regulatory, and operations functions to evaluate complex technical information, support long-range system planning efforts, and help develop practical, data-informed recommendations that improve reliability, cost effectiveness, and operational readiness. Success in this role requires comfort working through ambiguity, building processes, and helping shape new or evolving programs from the ground up.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
Evaluates and recommends new standards, products, and/or services
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
May sign and seal own engineering work and engineering work prepared by staff under his/her oversight
Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Support cross-functional planning initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, operations, forecasting, finance, and other business units to evaluate system needs and identify engineering solutions.
Analyzes technical, operational, and planning data to support long-range infrastructure strategies, capital investment prioritization, and system performance improvement efforts.
Helps develop, refine, and document processes, assumptions, methodologies, and recommendations in support of new or evolving engineering and planning programs.
Provides engineering input into complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives where requirements, processes, or program structure may be developing in real time.
Prepares technical analyses, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and cross functional partners to support informed decision making.
Identifies risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across interconnected systems and recommends practical actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and value to customers.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures.

Demonstrated mastery of engineering discipline skills.

Ability to lead cross-functional business initiatives and teams.

Demonstrated ability to effectively handle a broad range of engineering assignments with minimum supervision.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams on internal projects.

Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks.

Ability to effectively check work product for adequacy, quality and accuracy.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Transmission engineering experience
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 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 and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Design Coordinator (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: September 16, 2026 11:59pm

Pay Grade

Position Summary

The Residential North Design Coordinator role focuses on the coordination with internal (e.g., CPS Energy Gas, Distribution Engineering) and external (e.g., customer, general contractor, electrician, plumber) customer and design of overhead, underground electrical, and gas installations, extensions and/or system improvements. The position requires effective application of specialized knowledge to ensure that new construction requests comply with safety and regulatory requirements, while ensuring projects are designed in accordance with CPS Energy (CPSE) standards for load capacity. The Design Coordinator represents CPSE during customer site visits, providing design insight and educating customers concerning the steps required to move the project forward. The Design Coordinator applies knowledge of project interdependencies to ensure that key tasks are initiated, scheduled, and completed on the appropriate timetable, to achieve project goals. The position requires accurate application of mathematic principles for accurate invoicing, organizational systems for updating project status and attaching artifacts such as maps, permits and site images. Specific work varies by area.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Conducts field inspections, to prepare project sites for construction, including staking pole locations and identifying buried utilities.
Completes job sketches and mock-ups for service and meter sets in compliance with CPS Energy standards for map notations and design of electric and gas delivery systems.
Coordinates with internal construction centers, external agencies, and customers to design the installation of overhead line extensions, underground electric line extensions, upgrades, remodels, and gas main extensions for residential service, residential developments, commercial services, and large commercial services to include civic improvement projects in the downtown network system.
Proactively manages all inbound work volumes, without supervision, to accurately estimate time and resources, prioritize customer needs in balance with business standards to meet anticipate project milestones for timely release to construction.
Applies knowledge of CPS Energy infrastructure and design expertise to efficiently assess potential project impediments, makes decisions and effectively expresses clear and concise details and options that address customer needs in balance with CPSE requirements.
Remediates project site encroachments to prepare job for construction by effectively persuading customers concerning the activities required to achieve project goals, while managing key site preparation tasks internally to align with anticipated construction release.
Quickly and accurately assess potential project impediments, applying specialized knowledge of CPSE infrastructure, design expertise, and project specific expectations to offer design solutions that maintain delivery timelines and meet regulatory requirements.
Creates accurate Contributions in Aid of Construction (CIAC) invoicing for customer projects and communicates the same to the customer/customer representative, providing alternative solutions when necessary and based on customer response to project costs.
Applies effective interpersonal skills and empathy to effectively support customers through difficult decisions, persuading customers of critical activities required to achieve project goals while managing site preparation tasks necessary to meet anticipate construction release.
Maintains technical and professional skills necessary to navigate CPSE and City data resources to evaluate project requirements and details against CPS Energy standards to maintain operational excellence through effectively using tools and technology for design work products.
Promotes CPS Energy goals for transparency and excellence by maintaining constant awareness of project statuses, through proactive assessment and remediation of delays, providing up-to-date job status details in the appropriate business applications and/or engaging Expeditor Led to mitigate delay.
Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; scans work environment (office/field) for items/issues that may pose a safety risk.
Encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.
Performs other project and activities as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with the public and all levels of personnel.

Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.

Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and office.

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

Ability to set priorities, organize work and recognize when exceptions may be necessary.

Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with customers and support teams.

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Experience in customer invoicing.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and ability to make field visits.

Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree with a concentration in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field from an accredited university; In lieu of a degree, Experience in residential/commercial utility-scale distribution planning or residential/commercial utility construction CAD/GIS or other related technical experience will be considered.

Depending on business area, preferred knowledge needed in items such as:

Overhead and underground electric distribution design and construction standards
Designer/Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Work Management Information System (WMIS), and Customer Information System (SAP)
Single-phase/three-phase overhead and underground electric distribution design and construction standards
Downtown Network design and construction standards
Gas design and construction standards
Electric Service Standards
Electric and Gas Line Extension Policies
Relative experience in supporting utility construction & maintenance.

Competencies

Serving Customers

Managing Time

Driving Continuous Improvement

Communicates Effectively

Building and Supporting Teams

Working Safely

Minimum Education

High School or GED equivalent with design experience.

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.

Engineer Sr (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

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

Open until filled.

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
May sign and seal own engineering work and engineering work prepared by staff under his/her oversight
Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Support cross-functional planning initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, operations, forecasting, finance, and other business units to evaluate system needs and identify engineering solutions.
Analyzes technical, operational, and planning data to support long-range infrastructure strategies, capital investment prioritization, and system performance improvement efforts.
Helps develop, refine, and document processes, assumptions, methodologies, and recommendations in support of new or evolving engineering and planning programs.
Provides engineering input into complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives where requirements, processes, or program structure may be developing in real time.
Prepares technical analyses, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and cross functional partners to support informed decision making.
Identifies risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across interconnected systems and recommends practical actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and value to customers.

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

Transmission engineering experience
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.

Dir Senior Counsel (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

Executive

Position Summary

CPS Energy is seeking a Director, Senior Counsel to join the Legal Services team to provide legal advice to the company on a wide variety of legal matters and manage assigned team member(s). The successful candidate will be a skilled lawyer who can provide proactive advice and strategic input to internal clients on a number of complex issues, communicate effectively with clients, customers and external stakeholders, and operate independently while at the same time observing the need for close internal coordination and communication with peers, clients and upper management. This position reports to the VP & Deputy General Counsel (DGC).

Grade: EXECUTIVE
Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Tasks and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide advice and strategic input to internal clients on a number of complex issues, communicate effectively with internal business clients and external stakeholders, and operate independently while at the same time observing the need for close internal coordination and communication with peers, clients, and upper management.
Develop solutions and guide internal business clients along the path to implementation by performing a structured legal analysis for each issue presented.
Proactively identify and escalate key roadblocks to the DGC early in the process.
Build and maintain positive relationships with business clients to proactively assist with achieving business objectives in a high-volume, dynamic environment.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
Represent the company in pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Performs other duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

Represents the company on legal matters as assigned.
Engages and collaborates with other legal experts within the company and – at times – outside counsel.
Applies critical thinking to review non-legal material for legal implications that may pose a risk to the organization.
Prepares supporting legal documents, such as agreements, memoranda, policies and procedures, and other filings.
Directs staff in the completion of tasks.
Provide legal counsel and advice regarding organizational compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, policies and procedures.
Negotiate, review and prepare documents for commercial transactions such as procurement of goods and services, financial agreements, real estate leases, etc.
Oversee and manage complex business matters including litigation with responsibility for managing outside counsel and controlling costs.
Advise clients concerning the effect of and guide their participation in state and federal regulatory proceedings, including contested cases and rulemaking proceedings.
Advise clients concerning the applicability of and restrictions on business transactions arising from Texas law governing municipalities and municipally-owned utilities.
Understand and provide advice to clients concerning legal and regulatory compliance issues and assist in preparing for audits by regulators.
Research, advise and prepare memoranda and reports to clients concerning legal issues, regulatory and market activities and electric and gas operations in monopoly and competitive markets.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Texas State Bar license (or ability to obtain such licensure within 12 months) and member in good standing with the applicable state bar.

Demonstrated experience as a practicing lawyer.

Legal experience counseling clients regarding employment law issues, preferably with a large law firm or a corporate legal department.

Extensive knowledge of employment laws and experience giving advice and counsel to HR professionals on employment matters.

Strong communication skills, particularly drafting, negotiation and responsiveness.

Unquestioned ethics and integrity.

Ability to handle both long term and short-term goals simultaneously.

Ability to provide practical, creative advice and high-quality work product in a fast-moving business environment.

Strong business acumen and ability to understand business consequences of legal advice.

Ability to work with ambiguity about legal requirements under tight deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team, including interfacing effectively with other members of the legal department, other departments, senior management, vendors, and external partners.

Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License with ability to maintain license and a safe driving record history that complies with CPS Energy’s policies, procedures, safety standards and applicable state laws and regulations.

Critical skills include excellent time mgmt skills; eff analytical, org skills; learn strat; speak; instruct; active listen; coord; critical think; active learn; mgmt of per resr; monitor; read compre; soc perceptive; comp prob solving; & presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise and strength in an additional legal specialty including Commercial, Transactional, Litigation, State and Federal Regulatory, Environmental, Energy, and Privacy/Data Security.
Strong preference will be given to multi-skilled lawyers with knowledge of the Texas energy markets and municipal procurement in Texas.
Knowledge of Texas energy markets and municipal procurement in Texas.
Experience with the Texas Public Information Act (“Open Records”) and the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Communicates Effectively

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Delivering High Quality Work

Learning Quickly

Acting Decisively

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.

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. 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.