Manager - Meter Engineering and Standards
About The Position
This position provides engineering and asset management support to Oncor Measurement, Transmission, and Distribution workgroups through a group of employees and contractors with expertise in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Measurement facilities. You will support the development and continuous enhancement of data-driven asset management strategies and perform technical analyses to identify and resolve metering issues on the Oncor system. This role supports technology demonstration projects and provides engineering support to the Transmission, Distribution, Legal, and Regulatory organizations on an as-needed basis. The incumbent is also responsible for the creation, modification, and maintenance of all Oncor Measurement engineering, material, and construction standards and participates with industry and regulatory organizations to influence domestic and international standards.
Requirements
- Learns and obtains knowledge of codes, regulations, and requirements applicable to metering systems.
- Demonstrates flexibility and strong organizational skills to handle large volumes of work, including setting priorities and directing work efforts without full project requirements being known.
- Demonstrates capability of working with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Exhibits proven communication and team-building skills for effective interaction with internal and external entities.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external customers.
- Effectively communicates complex subject matter and company issues to vendors and Oncor employees.
- Demonstrates prudent stewardship of company resources while delivering maximum benefit.
- Demonstrates leadership and ability to promote company position and initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science-related field is required.
- 5 plus years of electric utility related experience in design, construction, and/or operations is required.
Nice To Haves
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is encouraged to apply.
- Experience with project scoping, estimating, and budget tracking is encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Directs activities for and provides planning leadership and budgetary oversight to the Meter Engineering and Standards organization.
- Partners with Oncor stakeholders to develop, implement, and communicate standards.
- Maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure availability of materials and equipment that meet Oncor specifications.
- Provides technical and end-user support to Transmission and Distribution Engineering as well as Oncor Operations (Transmission, Distribution, and Measurement) on an as-needed basis, including root cause analysis and other asset management activities.
- Provides leadership in data analytics for solution and strategy development.
- Provides leadership in failure investigations, root cause analysis, and development of mitigation plans.
- Continuously monitors and stays abreast of engineering and regulatory requirements, standards, and processes to design optimum facilities, including participation in or review of engineering standards organizations and assisting with internal engineering standards.
- Provides industry leadership and periodic on-site host activities.
- Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new technological advances and assists with process improvement initiatives.
- Performs assigned regulatory tasks, including rate case support.
- Provides Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) compliance effort as requested.
- Provides company witnesses for lawsuits and PUCT regulatory filings on an as-needed basis.
- Assists Oncor Legal with lawsuits by researching events, gathering facts, internal strategy formulation, depositions, and affidavits.
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 with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
