Transmission Engineer, Senior (Line Engineering)

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Cedar Park, TX

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and directing complex engineering projects and serves as a subject matter expert for transmission line engineering for the Cooperative. Provides direction for the development and implementation of standards and specifications and recommends new or improved procedures for transmission line engineering. Serves as a mentor and provides technical support to all engineering staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of power system transmission materials, such as structures, foundations, insulators, anchor bolts, etc.
Skilled in CCN and RTP processes
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to lead and direct a work team
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
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Ten years of related work experience
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Prepare technical specifications and analyze technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of transmission lines and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operation conform to standards and customer requirements
Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks and analysis
Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and project management activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for commercial, industrial and domestic purposes
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
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
Assist with submitting potential projects to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Regional Transmission Plan (RTP)
Perform a variety of standard engineering computations and analysis
Prepare engineering drawings, maps and construction specifications
Research material specifications and resolve basic material issues
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
Serve as a department and project leader
Perform transmission planning studies
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
A range of leadership activities, training, effectively communicating policies and other information to subordinates, and ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
Serve in a lead capacity when manager is out of the office.