Petroplan
Transmission Engineer
Location: Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Salary: $80,000 - $160,000
Position Summary 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.
Essential Duties and 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
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
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Utilities
Important Notice This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
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Salary: $80,000 - $160,000
Position Summary 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.
Essential Duties and 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
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
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Utilities
Important Notice This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
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