Engineer thru Senior Engineer- Distribution Planning

Oncor • Ft Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineer within our Distribution Planning team at Oncor, you’ll perform technical system studies, develop and prepare recommendations, assisting field personnel in solving operational issues and communicating action plans to appropriate personnel and entities. Our Distribution Planning team is responsible for the orderly and economic expansion of the electric substations and distribution system to meet present and future demand while providing high quality, reliable electric service at a competitive cost.

Requirements

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word and Excel with Visual Basic Applications (VBA) skills.
• Technical decision making, good interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Software Automation and Scripting.
• Ability to lead, direct, train and motivate others
• Ability to manage processes, procedures, and programs.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or other related Engineering degree is required.
• Two years of applicable experience is required for Engineer level.
• Four years of applicable experience is required for Staff Engineer level.
• Six years of applicable experience is required for Senior Engineer level.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants that are a registered Professional Engineer in Texas are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with experience in the electric utility industry are encouraged to apply.
• Electric utility experience preferred for Engineer level.
• Electric utility experience preferred for Staff Engineer level.
• Electric utility experience preferred for Senior Engineer level.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision for Engineer level.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor, team member or team leader for Staff Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the electric delivery system that are used to simulate the operation of the electric delivery system.
• Prepare cost effective system expansion plans using good engineering practices.
• Resolve electric system issues and effectively communicate detailed documentation and plans of a complex design with other work groups.
• Incorporate employee and public safety as a priority into the design and operation of all projects.
• Effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy and reliability.
• Develop new processes and tools that benefit the group in the analysis of the electric system and multiple large data sets of historical operating conditions.
• Promote environmental responsibility, corporate citizenship, and ethical conduct while setting a standard of excellence.
• Maintain a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system.
• Work independently and be able to train and coach newer less experienced engineers.
• Ability to apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem, and to effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard, or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform power flow studies using software including creating and maintaining underlying databases.
• Maintain a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) 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
• Commuter benefits
• Electric vehicle incentive program
• Appliance purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level