Engineering Associate 1 - Communication Engineering

CPS Energy • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Engineering Associate is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and economical operation of generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. For this role, engineering work focuses on planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operational support of the operational technology (OT) communications network. The network supports transmission lines, substations, distribution, gas and generation systems, emergency radio systems, control centers, data centers, and the corporate network, including wireless and fiber infrastructure.

The position performs assigned tasks using established procedures under direct supervision, assists with internal work processes and information gathering for customers, and contributes to project and process-improvement initiatives. Professional development through seminars and continuing education is encouraged. The role may involve call duty, occasional unscheduled evening, weekend, or holiday work after the employee reaches the appropriate experience level, and occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
• Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with related areas to complete tasks and projects.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills for working with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Ability to perform multiple work activities with minimal supervision and prioritize workload effectively.
• Ability to take initiative, recognize needs, and research solutions to problems.
• Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled evenings, weekends, or holidays after reaching the required experience level.
• Ability to travel occasionally to off-site work, seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, and other business-related events.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license in Texas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, email, and scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
• Basic experience with electric distribution or transmission systems.
• Technical writing experience or college coursework in technical writing.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting systems and Bentley MicroStation.
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS and Arc FM Designer software.
• Experience with SAP and Work Manager software.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operational support of the OT communications network.
• Help ensure the safe, reliable, and economical design and maintenance of OT communications systems, including wireless and fiber infrastructure.
• Support project management related to the safe, reliable, and economical round-the-clock operation of generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems.
• Perform assigned tasks under direct supervision using established procedures and processes.
• Assist with developing and implementing internal work processes.
• Assist in gathering information for internal and external customers.
• Attend seminars and continuing-education opportunities for professional development.
• Perform other assigned project and process-improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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