Engineer (Associate through Senior Level) - Distribution Network
About The Position
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Summary Distribution Network Design Engineering is responsible for the overall project management and construction of all Network Electrical facilities inside of the downtown Dallas and Fort Worth networks, including responsibility for the maintenance of Tyler and Midland networks. This group is also responsible for all vault work and major civil installation (requiring manhole/duct bank systems) throughout the entire Oncor service territory. These projects typically include the design of civil infrastructure, vault design, secondary grid services, and plan and profile drawings. Under minimum supervision, plans and designs the orderly and economic expansion of the network and/or major distribution electric system to meet present and future demand while providing high quality, reliable electric service at a competitive cost. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels. Please view all details related to education and experience for each level of consideration. This role will be on-site 5 days a week based out of our corporate office in Downtown Fort Worth.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to be adaptable to handle issues and problems as they arise
- Organizational skills to effectively manage a significant number of assignments and projects
- Effectively work across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes
- Capable of working with people of divergent backgrounds
- Excellent communication and team-building skills for effective relationships with internal and external customers
- Effectively communicate complex subject matter and company issues to vendor and Oncor Electric Delivery employees
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of the Distribution and/or Transmission electrical systems and designs
- Knowledge in data analytics and statistical forecasting
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is required
- Capable of being licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is required
- Engineer Associate Level: 1-2 plus years of applicable work-related experience is required
- Engineer Level: 2 plus years of applicable work-related experience is required
- Engineer Staff Level: 4 plus years of applicable work-related experience is required
- Engineer Senior Level: 6 plus years of applicable work-related experience is required
Nice To Haves
- Work experience from the electric utility industry or other related industries is encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Prepare plans, standards, and operating procedures consistent with good engineering practice
- Accurately develops plans, specifications, and project management documents for expansion and maintenance of the downtown networks and other major distribution projects for the electric delivery system
- Incorporate personnel and public safety as a priority in the design and operation of system projects
- Communicate and resolves almost all issues with other work groups while presenting detailed documentation and plans ranging from moderately complex to extremely complex design
- Manage a very large number of projects while maintaining work product quality, reliability, and volume
- Promote environmental responsibility, corporate citizenship, and ethical conduct while setting a standard of excellence
- Create design documents, technical manuals, and/or procedures
- Diagnose issues and provides solutions
- Understand how the Networks operates with both the primary and secondary grids
- Work as a team to accomplish tasks and goals
Benefits
- At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce.
- Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference.
- We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
- Annual incentive program
- Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources
- 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- 401k match for student debt program
- Cash balance pension plan
- Adoption Assistance
- Mental health resources
- Employee resource groups
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury
- Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan
- Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
