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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 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

Working under the direct supervision of the Transmission Construction Manager, these roles are responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of project site development schedules, coordinating construction efforts in the field among various entities, updating construction status information, and communicating as needed on overall project status with multiple parties.  The assigned projects are in various stages of activity and are occurring simultaneously in most instances. 

The Coordinator Associate is expected to work from the office as well as the field, as required, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the role.  The environment and working conditions can be physically and mentally demanding.  This position requires frequent on-site visits regardless of weather conditions.  Issues arise that may require immediate attention, some of which can be resolved remotely, while others require an unscheduled on-site visit.  This position can be mentally challenging due to the number of projects assigned as well as changing project conditions which require a “re-shuffling” of project schedules on very short notice.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Reading, interpreting, and understanding transmission grading, erosion control, and physical substation and switching station project plans.
• Understanding of site grading practices, erosion control measures, soil compaction & testing procedures, soil classifications, and drainage infrastructure.
• Conducting field visits to job sites to evaluate plan construction needs in order to develop detailed construction schedules and work sequence documents.
• Developing construction schedules, as well as revising, and maintaining phasing plans between multiple contractors to minimize mobilizations & standby time.
• Identifying permitting risks from various municipalities and forecasting schedule implications with a high degree of confidence.
• Coordinating various meetings such as District status, pre-bid, pre-construction, customer-related, with Construction Manager, engineers, etc., as necessary, and provides solutions to any identified issues.
• Communicating effectively on overall project status and maintains relationships with multiple parties both internal and external to Oncor to resolve construction and coordination issues.
• Making suggestions to construction contractors for potential alternative work plans to maintain the construction schedule.
• Reviewing projects near the end of construction schedules for completeness, and if issues are identified, developing and communicating a “resolution plan” to the Construction Manager and other responsible parties.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks to maintain project schedules.
• Providing recommendations to the Transmission Construction Manager to improve processes, practices, and procedures to accomplish goals in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Learning and applying the Oncor Transmission and Contractor Safety Handbook requirements.
• Possessing basic knowledge of Transmission line and substation construction activities and materials.
• Ability to learn the computer skills required to use normal office programs and other company programs.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Skills

• Strong project management skills with experience managing large projects/programs.
• Ability to work in team of cross functional individuals.
• Highly effective analytical, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
• Originates new ideas and processes to improve efficiency and financial prudency.
• Flexibility and adaptability along with excellent negotiating skills and ability to influence others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues in public and private forums.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines by multitasking and prioritizing work.
• Understanding of company policies
• Ability to quickly learn various software platforms.
• Understanding of financial drivers for Transmission projects and Transmission business unit.
• Comprehensive understanding of the potential impact that construction activities can have on system reliability.
• Complies with and enforces safety rules. Understands Oncor Transmission and Contractor Safety Handbook requirements.
• Ability to adjust and respond effectively and favorably to change in priorities without undue loss of productivity.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Science, or Business are encouraged to apply.
• Understands and is familiar with the design, operation and/or construction of Transmission electric system facilities.
• Has a basic knowledge of Transmission line and substation construction activities and materials. 
• Applicants with prior design, construction management, and operation of electric grid experience are encouraged to apply.

Transmission Coordinator Associate

• 0 – 2 years of relevant experience in construction management.

Transmission Coordinator 

• Requires 2+ years’ experience in Transmission Operations, Construction or Engineering.

Transmission Coordinator Senior

• Requires 4+ years’ experience in Transmission Operations, Construction or Engineering.

Project Planning Coordinator  

• Requires 5+ years’ experience in Transmission Operations, Construction or Engineering OR has 1-2+ years of experience and has demonstrated a high-level performance in the Construction Coordinator role.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.