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How much do oncor transmission jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for oncor transmission in the United States is $103,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Oncor Transmission?

Oncor Transmission refers to the branch of Oncor Electric Delivery Company that is responsible for building, operating, and maintaining the high-voltage transmission lines and infrastructure that transport electricity across Texas. These transmission lines are a critical part of the power grid, moving large amounts of electricity from power plants to substations, where it is then distributed to homes and businesses. Oncor Transmission plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and stability of the electric grid, supporting both everyday energy needs and emergency situations. The company also works with regulatory agencies and other utilities to plan for future energy demands and infrastructure upgrades.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oncor Transmission engineer?

To thrive as an Oncor Transmission Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, power systems analysis, and a relevant engineering degree with EIT or PE licensure being advantageous. Familiarity with industry-standard software like PSS®E, AutoCAD, and SCADA systems is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and expansion of electrical transmission networks.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Oncor Transmission, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Oncor Transmission often encounter challenges such as ensuring system reliability during severe weather, coordinating with multiple teams for outage management, and staying compliant with regulatory requirements. Addressing these challenges involves strong communication skills, ongoing training in safety and regulatory standards, and effective use of technology for real-time monitoring. Collaborating closely with field crews, engineers, and control center staff helps streamline operations and maintain service reliability.

What is the difference between Oncor Transmission vs Oncor Lineworker?

AspectOncor TransmissionOncor Lineworker
Primary RoleDesign, operate, and maintain high-voltage transmission systemsInstall, repair, and maintain power lines and distribution equipment
Work EnvironmentTransmission substations, control centers, outdoor high-voltage sitesOutdoor, on-site at customer locations and utility poles
CredentialsLineworker certifications, safety training, technical knowledgeLineworker certifications, safety training, technical skills

Oncor Transmission focuses on high-voltage transmission system management, while Oncor Lineworkers handle the installation and maintenance of distribution lines. Both roles require safety certifications and technical training, but they differ in work environment and specific responsibilities within the power delivery process.

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Transmission Services Consultant

Oncore Electric

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$112K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary Range: $112,951 - $150,601
Relocation: No
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
As a Transmission Services Consultant at Oncor, you'll represent the Company as the key point of contact for communications and collaboration with various market entities to meet transmission-level electric service needs, including both establishing and maintaining interconnection with the Oncor transmission system; interconnecting parties could include all types of generating entities and facilities, electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives, and large retail customers.
This role will include the establishment of interconnection, agreement/contract negotiations for such, and the achievement and maintenance of interconnection with the Oncor transmission system to meet the needs of market entities, and the Company, consistent with applicable rules, regulations, and tariff requirements.
This position is a hybrid role based in our 777 Main St - Fort Worth, TX location.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all Company interface activities with the Customer/Utility for the provision of interconnection with the Company's transmission system, specifically: initial customer/utility consultation to determine expanse, requirements, and schedule of the service request.
  • Management of the negotiation, development and preparation, and securitization of agreements and contracts with various market entities.
  • Identification and collection of necessary engineering and financial information for completion of agreements and contracts.
  • Management and authentication of significant financial transactions to establish and validate interconnection, including contributions-in-aid-of-construction, irrevocable letters of credit, corporate guarantees, and cash deposits.
  • Management of post-interconnection substantiation of contract controls.
  • Coordination and resolution of supplementary issues with respect to new and existing interconnections that could include: tariff, metering and billing matters; generator switchyard interconnections and generation interfaces; the modification and maintenance of existing interconnections or other ancillary interconnection issues; sale/purchase. of grid facilities, acquisitions or exchanges; interface for external party communications regarding scheduled outages and other emergency outage matters.
  • Provide overall Project Management of the interconnection proceeding, including: coordination and management of the cross functional project Team in the development of deliverables, agreements, interconnection plans, and project completion.
  • Oversight of the entire interconnection process to ensure all parties are in compliance with project obligations to achieve targets, including establishing contract schedules, property rights conditions, management and exchange of technical information, schedule maintenance, meeting financial obligations, and any other items necessary to facilitate interconnection.
  • Provide expert consultation and direction related to development of interconnection needs, including identification and management of communications with all parties for projects.
  • Maintain expertise and exercise process controls for regulatory compliance activities for which the Transmission Services organization has responsibilities, including accuracy in record maintenance, proper retention of documents, and application of reporting requirements to satisfy regulatory authority regulations and requirements.
  • Interact and develop relationships with various market entities and industry organizations to represent the Company and establish constructive working relationships.
  • Manages work functions and appointed projects and successfully completes objectives of the role with minimum level of guidance and supervision from the Director and/or Manager, Transmission Services.
  • There may be other duties assigned that are not explicitly referenced.

Skills:
  • Previous project management leadership experience with ability to consistently meet deadlines, manage assignments with minimal supervision, and adjust to changes in scope, direction, and priorities.
  • Comprehension of utility market structure with knowledge of rules, practices, and procedures.
  • Strong leadership abilities, interpersonal, and negotiation skills essential.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and present to managers and executive leadership team.
  • Action-oriented with high degree of ability to organize, plan, and control numerous, large projects with exceptional organization and data management skills.
  • Proficient in PC skills such as Word, Excel, Power Point.

Education & Experience:
  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent and at least 6 years' experience with a regulated utility is required.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor of Science Engineering, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Technology, Bachelor Degree Construction Project Management are encouraged to apply.
  • Exceptional candidates with Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other Engineering or equivalent experience or expertise will also be considered.
  • Applicants with cross-functional experience are encouraged to apply. Cross function experience includes experience related to transmission and distribution level voltage electric systems, or utility-scale generating plant electric systems, or other comparable experience.

Travel:
Up to 25%
Measure of Success:
  • Exhibits achievement of the effective, thorough and accurate mutual agreement with various, distinct market entities in the interconnection of Customer facilities with Company's electric grid
  • Working knowledge of arrangement and contractual provisions are reached in accordance with all tariff provisions, other regulations and requirements and completed in a timely manner and in accord with Customer's requested needs.
  • Ensures all interconnections should be achieved and maintained to complement and optimize Company business objectives.
  • Management of work functions and appointed projects will be successfully completed with a high level of employee self-motivation and independence and minimum level of oversight and supervision.

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.
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