Oncor Electric Delivery
Line Design Engineer thru Senior
Oncor Electric Delivery, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Overview
Join to apply for the Line Design Engineer thru Senior role at Oncor Electric Delivery. About Us: Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Salary Range: $87,182-$145,509 Relocation: Yes Position Summary
As a Line Design Engineer at Oncor, you’ll design, lead, and oversee engineering responsibilities related to transmission line design projects. This includes engineering, cost estimate creation, project execution, and material procurement. This position will primarily be focused on 765kV lines projects. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels. Please view all details related to responsibilities, education, and experience level for each level of consideration. Key Responsibilities
Produce engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and bills of material for transmission line construction projects in accordance with Company practices while meeting appropriate performance standards. This will require the use of engineering disciplines and practices. Power Line Systems - Computer Aided Design and Drafting (PLS-CADD) modeling, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc. Design for steel, concrete or lattice towers; foundation designs using drilled pier, stub angle, and/or direct embed; determining proper sag, tension, swing calculation and thermal characteristics of bare, overhead conductors. Prepare budgetary cost estimates and Work Authorizations to obtain financial approval for assigned projects. Coordinate with other areas and groups within the Company and with external partners to ensure line designs and construction practices are appropriate. Provide design solutions and engineering designs to resolve line performance problems. Provide technical assistance to Transmission operations and maintenance organizations. Develop expertise in electrical subject matter associated with designing transmission lines. Other duties may be assigned as needed, including customer engagement and/or customer-related projects. Skills
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem and to communicate a course of action consistent with requirements, policies, and procedures. General understanding of processes and clearance requirements associated with transmission line design. Flexibility, organizational and multi-tasking skills to handle diverse work. Ability to work across disciplines and functions to achieve goals. Ability to work independently and on a team. Ability to work with people of divergent backgrounds. Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil, and/or Mechanical Engineering and 1+ years of PLS-CADD modeling experience required. Applicants capable of being licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas encouraged to apply. Applicants with CCN experience encouraged to apply. For Staff Engineer
3+ years of PLS-CADD modeling and 1+ years of PLS-Pole and/or PLS-Tower modeling experience required. For Senior Engineer
5+ years of PLS-CADD modeling experience and 3+ years of PLS-Pole and/or PLS-Tower modeling experience required. 2+ years of Project Management experience managing large scale projects or initiatives required. Measure of Success
Participates in the training of other engineers Demonstrates technical aptitude and willingness to learn Consistently delivers high quality, on-time work product Proactive identification of issues and potential solutions for assigned projects Interfaces with external and internal partners professionally Demonstrates prioritization, multi-tasking, and adaptability Benefits
Oncor offers a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed to attract, retain, motivate and reward our workforce. Benefits include: Annual incentive program Competitive health and welfare benefits Wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and wellbeing resources 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% 401k match with student debt program Cash balance pension plan Adoption Assistance Mental health resources Employee resource groups Tuition reimbursement Competitive vacation, holidays, and personal days Paid parental leave Salary continuation for approved illness or injury Other perks such as commuter benefits and electric vehicle incentive program Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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Join to apply for the Line Design Engineer thru Senior role at Oncor Electric Delivery. About Us: Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Salary Range: $87,182-$145,509 Relocation: Yes Position Summary
As a Line Design Engineer at Oncor, you’ll design, lead, and oversee engineering responsibilities related to transmission line design projects. This includes engineering, cost estimate creation, project execution, and material procurement. This position will primarily be focused on 765kV lines projects. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels. Please view all details related to responsibilities, education, and experience level for each level of consideration. Key Responsibilities
Produce engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and bills of material for transmission line construction projects in accordance with Company practices while meeting appropriate performance standards. This will require the use of engineering disciplines and practices. Power Line Systems - Computer Aided Design and Drafting (PLS-CADD) modeling, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc. Design for steel, concrete or lattice towers; foundation designs using drilled pier, stub angle, and/or direct embed; determining proper sag, tension, swing calculation and thermal characteristics of bare, overhead conductors. Prepare budgetary cost estimates and Work Authorizations to obtain financial approval for assigned projects. Coordinate with other areas and groups within the Company and with external partners to ensure line designs and construction practices are appropriate. Provide design solutions and engineering designs to resolve line performance problems. Provide technical assistance to Transmission operations and maintenance organizations. Develop expertise in electrical subject matter associated with designing transmission lines. Other duties may be assigned as needed, including customer engagement and/or customer-related projects. Skills
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem and to communicate a course of action consistent with requirements, policies, and procedures. General understanding of processes and clearance requirements associated with transmission line design. Flexibility, organizational and multi-tasking skills to handle diverse work. Ability to work across disciplines and functions to achieve goals. Ability to work independently and on a team. Ability to work with people of divergent backgrounds. Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil, and/or Mechanical Engineering and 1+ years of PLS-CADD modeling experience required. Applicants capable of being licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas encouraged to apply. Applicants with CCN experience encouraged to apply. For Staff Engineer
3+ years of PLS-CADD modeling and 1+ years of PLS-Pole and/or PLS-Tower modeling experience required. For Senior Engineer
5+ years of PLS-CADD modeling experience and 3+ years of PLS-Pole and/or PLS-Tower modeling experience required. 2+ years of Project Management experience managing large scale projects or initiatives required. Measure of Success
Participates in the training of other engineers Demonstrates technical aptitude and willingness to learn Consistently delivers high quality, on-time work product Proactive identification of issues and potential solutions for assigned projects Interfaces with external and internal partners professionally Demonstrates prioritization, multi-tasking, and adaptability Benefits
Oncor offers a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed to attract, retain, motivate and reward our workforce. Benefits include: Annual incentive program Competitive health and welfare benefits Wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and wellbeing resources 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% 401k match with student debt program Cash balance pension plan Adoption Assistance Mental health resources Employee resource groups Tuition reimbursement Competitive vacation, holidays, and personal days Paid parental leave Salary continuation for approved illness or injury Other perks such as commuter benefits and electric vehicle incentive program Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Utilities
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