Power System Engineer Senior (ADMS)

City of Austin

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. The purpose of this position is to provide operational support and perform engineering analysis utilizing the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). This is a 24/7 on-call job to ensure the critical SCADA/ADMS system used by the System Control Center Operators, Field Crews, Call Center Representatives, and more have accurate and up to date information. These critical positions need a clear view of the Austin Energy Power Grid at the Distribution level, so that they have the information they need to make appropriate decisions in identifying outages, crew locations, customers affected, and the state of our distribution system. Job Description: Power System Engineer Senior Purpose: Plans, directs, and coordinates design of electric utility system facilities, including generation, electric substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, network systems, protection systems, supervisory control systems (SCADA), market operation and settlement systems, street lighting, and other electric system facilities.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, plus seven (7) years of experience related to engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within one (1) year of employment.
Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations, such as generation, transmission, distribution and other related fields.
Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
Knowledge of engineering standards, principles, methods, codes, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, and operation of the electric utility systems.
Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the local and state ordinances and laws.
Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience modeling medium voltage electrical models
Experience configuring, managing, promoting database changes, and maintaining real time databases used in electric utility control systems
Experience leading the coordinating, lab testing, and commissioning of communications for field devices with field technicians.
Experience troubleshooting communication issues with field devices.
Experience creating and editing control system network displays including mapping remote points.
Experience with ADMS Software.

Responsibilities

Performs complex power system analyses, such as protective coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability, load forecasts, power quality, voltage stability, system expansion studies, and market operations.
Prepares and reviews standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, and test procedures.
Develops and prepares engineering designs, drawings, circuit maps, control diagrams, charts, databases, plans, and other documents for transmission and distribution systems, generation and substation facilities, market operation and settlement systems and SCADA/EMS.
Provides technical expertise in materials, design, welding, equipment standards, relay coordination, technology or other areas related to the utility industry.
Formulates, prepares, and implements operating and safety procedures and guidelines, and operating manuals for system facilities including substations, transmission, distribution, and generation.
Prepares necessary reports to regulatory agencies.
Assists in providing technical and financial inputs for projects in electric utility budget process.
Identifies, investigates, and analyzes engineering design problems, and develops corrective actions.
Provides technical leadership for major or complex engineering and construction projects, and works closely with field personnel to support project energization.
Assists efforts to keep up with the latest developments in the utility industry, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC) standards and regulatory requirements.