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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 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

A Transmission Grid Controller at Oncor will have a basic understanding of electrical theory or power system operations, experience or knowledge of switching and tagging procedures and experience operating power system equipment. The candidate must be capable of acquiring an in-depth working knowledge of power system and operational fundamentals through self study and classroom training. The candidate must obtain North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certifications and successfully complete designated classroom training provided through Oncor Training Program.

Key Roles & Responsibilities for Transmission Grid Controller Associate

Other duties may be assigned.  Directly or through others, the incumbent:

• Within one year from employment obtain ONE of the following NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Certifications: 

• Reliability Coordinator 
• Transmission Operator or, 
• Balancing, Interchange and Transmission.
• Successfully complete a designated portion of the Oncor training program.
• Meet expectation for gaining a working knowledge of power system operations.
• Successfully complete NERC CIP training and background check.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.
• Perform real time control room switching under the supervision of a Transmission Grid Controller or Senior Transmission Grid Controller.

Key Roles & Responsibilities for Transmission Grid Controller

Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent:

• Will have thorough understanding of  Oncor operating procedures.
• Will successfully demonstrate through simulation operational skills and knowledge learned throughout the training based on Oncor operating procedures.
• Perform real time control room switching under the supervision of a Senior Transmission Grid (TG) Controller during training period.
• Effectively communicate information to other transmission entities, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and distribution under the supervision on a Senior Transmission Grid (TG) Controller during training period.
• At the completion of the Oncor Training Program, must show proficiency in all areas of system operations.
• Able to progress to Senior TG Controller by successfully passing the ERCOT exam, meeting in-role experience requirements, and performing all job tasks and duties in a safe and reliable manner.
• Successfully complete NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) training and background check.
• Capable of understanding and adhering to Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.

Skills for both roles

• Ability to learn power system operations.
• Analytical thinking skills.

Education and Experience for both roles

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in electric power technology or equivalent work experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of power system facilities.
• Applicants that have completed a Navy Nuclear type program encouraged to apply.

In addition to the above, the Associate:

• Must obtain NERC certification within one year from date of employment.

In addition to the above, the Controller:

• Must Currently have one of the following NERC Certifications:
  • Reliability Coordinator
  • Transmission Operator or,
  • Balancing, Interchange and Transmission.

Measures of Success for Transmission Grid Controller Associate

• Obtained required certifications within the designated time frame.
• Successfully completed a designated portion of the Oncor Training Program. 
• Demonstrate effective and clear verbal and written communication
• Obtained a thorough understanding of Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.
• Exhibits the capability of acquiring in-depth operational knowledge.

Measures of Success for Transmission Grid Controller

• Maintain and obtain required certifications.
• Completes simulation exercises in a acceptable manner.
• Perform adequately under the supervision of a Senior TG Controller.
• Effectively communicates internally and with other entities.
• Successfully completed the Oncor Training Program.
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of Section 6 of the Oncor Transmission Safety Handbook.
• Exhibits the capability of acquiring in-depth operational knowledge.

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 with 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.