Transmission Engineer 3 (Transmission Planning)

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Cedar Park, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the analysis of the Cooperative’s transmission system and the design and construction of complex electrical power systems. The role involves developing and maintaining power-flow models, analyzing transmission system performance, and ensuring compliance with NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards. The engineer will also participate in ERCOT working groups, prepare project justification documents, and respond to information requests from ERCOT. Additionally, the position contributes to the development and maintenance of Transmission Planning Standards, Transmission Line Design Standards, and Transmission Line Equipment and Material Standards. The role requires coordinating with various stakeholders to evaluate the impact of load and generation interconnections, reviewing transmission line designs, and operating computer-assisted engineering software. The engineer will also review the work of engineering graduates, prepare technical drawings and specifications, and confer with others on engineering projects. Responsibilities include investigating customer complaints, overseeing project production, managing the design and monitoring of transmission projects, and representing the Cooperative in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) process. The role also involves providing guidance and mentoring to other engineers, responding to departments as an engineering resource, and maintaining the security of confidential information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas OR Eight years of directly related work experience OR Six years of related work experience and a Post Graduate Engineering degree in a related discipline
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs and entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of Power System Analysis
Knowledge of Power System transmission materials, such as structures, foundations, insulators, anchor bolts, etc.
Knowledge of the PUCT CCN and ERCOT Regional Planning Group processes
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to read and understand transmission construction design drawings
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Ability to read and understand transmission construction design drawings

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain model data for use in power-flow models used to analyze transmission system performance.
Analyze transmission system performance using steady state and dynamic power-flow models.
Lead, coordinate, and perform power-flow studies needed to ensure compliance with NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards.
Participate in ERCOT working groups: Steady State Working Group, Dynamics Working Group, and Planning Working Group.
Prepare project justification documents for capital improvements needed to meet NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards and the standards for construction in the National Electrical Safety Code and, as needed, presents them to PEC management and the ERCOT Regional Planning Group.
Respond to requests for information from ERCOT during development of the ERCOT Regional Transmission Plan (RTP)
Review, develop, and maintain Transmission Planning Standards for review by PEC Management
Participate in development and maintenance of Transmission Line Design Standards for PEC
Perform and review detailed calculations in development and maintenance of Transmission Line Equipment and Material Standards for the Cooperative
Coordinate with members, developers, and internal PEC staff to evaluate and analyze the impact of load and/or generation interconnections to PEC’s transmission system
Review and evaluate transmission line design performed by others.
Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment
Review the engineering calculations and analysis of engineering graduates to ensure compliance with industry accepted standards for engineering.
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of transmission lines, and topographical maps to become familiar with standards and customer requirements
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment
Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
Review construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures to management
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and on budget
Manage the design and monitor the construction of large transmission projects to ensure compliance with the engineering design
Represent the Cooperative in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) process
Coordinate with Cooperative management, consultants, members, developers and government entities on all assigned projects.
Provide guidance and mentoring to other department engineers
Provide efficient and effective responses as an engineering resource to other departments
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned