Transmission Engineer, Senior (Transmission Planning)

Lead transmission planning and complex project work for a hybrid role in Cedar Park, TX.

• Transmission planning studies to support the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives
• Large transmission project leadership, including design oversight and construction monitoring to maintain engineering design compliance
• Analysis of the transmission system and development of supporting engineering deliverables
• Perform detailed engineering calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications
• Prepare and review technical specifications and analyze technical data to determine limits and variables for product, process, or materials specifications
• Study technical drawings, transmission line specifications, and topographical maps to ensure installation and operation align with standards and customer requirements
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to support engineering tasks and analysis
• Prepare engineering drawings, maps, and construction specifications
• Research material specifications and resolve basic material issues
• Investigate customer or public complaints, identify scope and extent of issues, and recommend remedial actions to management
• Oversee project production efforts to help ensure work is completed satisfactorily, on time, and on budget
• Coordinate design and project activities spanning manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and project management to meet specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Direct and monitor work as a department and project leader; serve in a lead capacity when the manager is out of the office
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other department engineers
• Act as an engineering resource to other departments with efficient, effective responses
• Collaborate with Cooperative management, consultants, members, developers, and government entities on assigned projects
• Assist with submitting potential projects to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Regional Transmission Plan (RTP)
• Represent the Cooperative in the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) process
• Stay current on advances in technology
• Maintain security of confidential information
• Provide regular and prompt attendance and perform other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities (Leadership)

• Lead activities including training, effectively communicating policies and information to subordinates, and ensuring employees understand responsibilities
• Serve in a lead capacity when the manager is out of the office

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
• 10 years of related work experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of computer systems including setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, and processing information
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
• Knowledge of power system transmission materials (structures, foundations, insulators, anchor bolts, etc.)
• Skills in CCN and RTP processes
• Time management and ability to prioritize and manage changing priorities
• Ability to lead and direct a work team
• Ability to read and understand transmission construction design drawings
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze, and resolve conflict and problems

Technologies

• Computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment

Work Location & Schedule

• Physical office: 1120 Cottonwood Creek Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613
• Location: Cedar Park, TX (hybrid)
• May require travel
• May require work more than 40 hours per week

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• May be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods
• May be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move up to 25 pounds
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate for all hours worked during each pay period

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $131,104 - $163,880 per year
• Minimum starting base pay: $131,104 + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits
• KPI Bonuses
• Competitive Benefits
• Hybrid work options available