Power System Supervising Engineer (Design North)

City of Austin

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Purpose: Under limited direction and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, this position supervises engineering and technical personnel to assure consistency with standards and quality delivery of services to customers, advancement of new technologies and processes, and development and maintenance of technical utility standards.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations such as, generation, transmission, distribution, and other related fields.
• Knowledge of utility standards and regulatory requirements, 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) compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, and operation of electric utility systems or applicable industrial process.
• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written 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 negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to staff.
• Ability to direct, coach and train others.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with managing customers in a technical service environment.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical distribution design, including equipment and materials.
• Experience managing multiple projects while providing technical guidance and ensuring timely delivery.
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in utility engineering applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages, coordinates, implement and provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers.
• Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects and/or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline.
• Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs.
• Provides technical leadership advice and direction for assigned division, project, or program personnel.
• Provides input into the development of Capital and O&M budgets and monitors team’s use of those budgets.
• Develops staff by assessing business and personnel needs and implementing necessary training plans/programs to assure organization can meet needs.
• Develops or leads development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of principles and practices of engineering discipline, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used.
• Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records.
• Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Monitors projects for regulatory compliance and maintains knowledge of 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.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees