The University of Texas at Austin
Power Systems Technician
Hiring Department
Utilities and Energy Management
Location Austin, TX
Work Hours 40 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday, 06:30 AM‑05:00 PM)
Job Overview Provides advanced technical expertise in the evaluation, testing, and optimization of complex electrical power systems to ensure reliability, safety, and operational excellence across the University of Texas at Austin’s campus medium‑voltage distribution system.
Responsibilities
Interpret, apply, and implement advanced protective relay schemes, SCADA logic, and automation designs to ensure the safe, coordinated, and reliable operation of the campus medium‑voltage distribution system. Perform complex testing, calibration, and analysis of electro‑mechanical and digital relays, power circuit breakers, and associated control and telemetry systems. Diagnose, repair, and recommend modifications of protection and control circuitry.
Install campus electrical metering and maintain documentation of meters and meter data for troubleshooting and billing purposes. Recommend metering upgrades, including programming and documentation for automation retrofits of legacy systems.
Monitor and record the campus distribution electrical system operating data, and recommend corrective measures. Participate in discussions regarding upgrades to switchgear equipment and conduct market research on best practices. Review current industry standards and suggest preventive measures and enhancements of distribution system components.
Maintain records of work performed through the use of University CMMS (UT Works). Complete assigned preventive maintenance and corrective work orders using automated maintenance program systems. Work in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plants, chilling stations, utility tunnels, or other underground utilities. Perform repairs and diagnosis on equipment such as switches and breakers.
Order, receive, and maintain inventory of materials, supplies and tools. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and take appropriate action. Supervise compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
Attend electrical distribution shop operation and maintenance training courses. Assist with estimates of time and materials required for a job. Review and evaluate submittal drawings of equipment. Perform on‑the‑job training of lower skill level personnel on distribution equipment operational and maintenance practices as required.
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas. Identify and report safety hazards. Maintain high level compliance with standards of workmanship and safety. May attend staff meetings.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near‑misses and incidents. Abide by UEM’s core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Perform other related functions as assigned. Attend staff, safety meetings, plant, and distribution shop equipment operation and maintenance training courses. Train fellow personnel on operational and maintenance procedures as required. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on‑call hours. Drive a UT vehicle. Maintain acceptable driving record as required by UT System Policy UTS157.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, with a minimum of five years experience in electrical systems maintenance – relay protection, substation, distribution system, power generation, or similar fields.
OR Graduation with an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Avionics, or an electronics/electrical‑related field – plus one year of experience in the same fields.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of hands‑on experience with protective relay systems, installation and maintenance of substation equipment (breakers, transformers, switches), SCADA and remote control systems, and electrical metering.
Salary Range $67,000 + depending on qualifications
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax‑Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Additional Requirements
Security‑sensitive: three‑year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing (remove/replace a large manhole cover weighing 100 lbs, drag 10 ft, push/pull 100 lbs resistance, lift/carry 90 lbs, lift a 45 lb weight up a ladder, kneel work in confined spaces, and other tasks). Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Work on call, overtime as requested. Work on elevated structures.
Work in confined spaces, tunnels, manholes, and extended shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Operate forklifts, personnel lifts, and cranes.
Participate in on‑call program.
Class "C" operator’s driver’s license required. Must provide current three‑year driving record. Non‑Texas residents must obtain Texas license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) (PDF)
Right to Work Poster (English) (PDF)
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) (PDF)
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Higher Education
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Record Alerts and Notices Important: For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers, you will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply. You will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Additional required materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you must ensure all required materials are uploaded before submission, after which no changes can be made.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update your Professional Profile before you apply. The application is one‑page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. You must also respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials.
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Location Austin, TX
Work Hours 40 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday, 06:30 AM‑05:00 PM)
Job Overview Provides advanced technical expertise in the evaluation, testing, and optimization of complex electrical power systems to ensure reliability, safety, and operational excellence across the University of Texas at Austin’s campus medium‑voltage distribution system.
Responsibilities
Interpret, apply, and implement advanced protective relay schemes, SCADA logic, and automation designs to ensure the safe, coordinated, and reliable operation of the campus medium‑voltage distribution system. Perform complex testing, calibration, and analysis of electro‑mechanical and digital relays, power circuit breakers, and associated control and telemetry systems. Diagnose, repair, and recommend modifications of protection and control circuitry.
Install campus electrical metering and maintain documentation of meters and meter data for troubleshooting and billing purposes. Recommend metering upgrades, including programming and documentation for automation retrofits of legacy systems.
Monitor and record the campus distribution electrical system operating data, and recommend corrective measures. Participate in discussions regarding upgrades to switchgear equipment and conduct market research on best practices. Review current industry standards and suggest preventive measures and enhancements of distribution system components.
Maintain records of work performed through the use of University CMMS (UT Works). Complete assigned preventive maintenance and corrective work orders using automated maintenance program systems. Work in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plants, chilling stations, utility tunnels, or other underground utilities. Perform repairs and diagnosis on equipment such as switches and breakers.
Order, receive, and maintain inventory of materials, supplies and tools. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and take appropriate action. Supervise compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
Attend electrical distribution shop operation and maintenance training courses. Assist with estimates of time and materials required for a job. Review and evaluate submittal drawings of equipment. Perform on‑the‑job training of lower skill level personnel on distribution equipment operational and maintenance practices as required.
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas. Identify and report safety hazards. Maintain high level compliance with standards of workmanship and safety. May attend staff meetings.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near‑misses and incidents. Abide by UEM’s core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Perform other related functions as assigned. Attend staff, safety meetings, plant, and distribution shop equipment operation and maintenance training courses. Train fellow personnel on operational and maintenance procedures as required. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on‑call hours. Drive a UT vehicle. Maintain acceptable driving record as required by UT System Policy UTS157.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, with a minimum of five years experience in electrical systems maintenance – relay protection, substation, distribution system, power generation, or similar fields.
OR Graduation with an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Avionics, or an electronics/electrical‑related field – plus one year of experience in the same fields.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of hands‑on experience with protective relay systems, installation and maintenance of substation equipment (breakers, transformers, switches), SCADA and remote control systems, and electrical metering.
Salary Range $67,000 + depending on qualifications
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax‑Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Additional Requirements
Security‑sensitive: three‑year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing (remove/replace a large manhole cover weighing 100 lbs, drag 10 ft, push/pull 100 lbs resistance, lift/carry 90 lbs, lift a 45 lb weight up a ladder, kneel work in confined spaces, and other tasks). Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Work on call, overtime as requested. Work on elevated structures.
Work in confined spaces, tunnels, manholes, and extended shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Operate forklifts, personnel lifts, and cranes.
Participate in on‑call program.
Class "C" operator’s driver’s license required. Must provide current three‑year driving record. Non‑Texas residents must obtain Texas license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) (PDF)
Right to Work Poster (English) (PDF)
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) (PDF)
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Higher Education
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Record Alerts and Notices Important: For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers, you will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply. You will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Additional required materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you must ensure all required materials are uploaded before submission, after which no changes can be made.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update your Professional Profile before you apply. The application is one‑page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. You must also respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials.
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