Transmission Engineer, Senior (Transmission Planning)

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TX

1d•$131,104 - $163,880•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the analysis of the transmission system and the design and construction of complex electrical power systems in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives. The role involves preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data, and studying technical drawings and topographical maps to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements. The engineer will operate computer-assisted engineering software, confer with stakeholders, and direct manufacturing, construction, and installation activities. They will also design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments and systems, perform calculations for standards and specifications, investigate customer complaints, and oversee project production efforts to ensure successful, timely, and on-budget completion. Additionally, the role includes managing the design and monitoring the construction of large transmission projects, representing the Cooperative in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) process, and assisting with submitting projects to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Regional Transmission Plan (RTP). The position requires performing standard engineering computations and analysis, preparing drawings and specifications, researching material specifications, and coordinating with various entities. The engineer will also provide guidance and mentoring to other department engineers, serve as an engineering resource to other departments, and act as a department and project leader. Performing transmission planning studies, maintaining confidentiality, staying updated on technological advancements, and demonstrating regular attendance are also key aspects of the role. This position may require working more than 40 hours per week.

Requirements

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
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

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
Perform 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.