Engineer Sr

CPS Energy•San Antonio, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Sr is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economical round-the-clock operation of generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. The role covers engineering work for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution systems, gas systems, and control centers. Work may involve monitoring and balancing energy flow, responding to system disturbances, and supporting activities that provide electric and gas services to customers. The role applies advanced engineering judgment and technical expertise to complex assignments and may include limited supervisory responsibilities. Decisions can significantly affect project timelines, costs, safety, and reliability. The position coaches and mentors junior engineers, helps ensure project delivery on time and within budget, and signs and seals required engineering work. The location varies according to plant needs; the current assignment is Nueces Bay Power Station.

Requirements

Comprehensive engineering experience.
Ability to oversee design work performed by employees and contractors.
Technical expertise in engineering principles, practices, and procedures across varied fields.
Ability to oversee major engineering projects, programs, and/or initiatives with minimal supervision.
Effective communication skills, including understanding customer needs and developing resolutions.
Strong people skills and a collaborative working style.
Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled evenings, weekends, or holidays after the required experience level is attained.
Ability to travel occasionally for off-site work, seminars, and manufacturing plant inspections.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, email, and scheduling tools.
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

Attend seminars and continuing education opportunities for professional development.
Apply advanced engineering judgment and technical expertise; duties may include limited supervisory responsibilities.
Coach and mentor junior engineers.
Ensure the on-time, on-budget, quality delivery of projects.
Train other engineers on technical issues related to research, design, development, testing, and analysis of engineering assignments.
Provide input on and/or assist with the review and evaluation of lower-level personnel.
Sign and seal required engineering work, including work by staff under the engineer’s oversight.
Perform other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Support engineering design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities for utility systems and facilities.
Monitor and balance energy flow and respond to system disturbances as applicable.