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Cedar Park, TX, US, 78613

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION:1120 Cottonwood Creek Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Hybrid Work Options Available

$100,115.20Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

This position is responsible for the analysis of the Cooperative’s transmission system and the design and construction of complex electrical power systems.

• Develop and maintain model data for use in power-flow models used to analyze transmission system performance.
• Analyze transmission system performance using steady state and dynamic power-flow models.
• Lead, coordinate, and perform power-flow studies needed to ensure compliance with NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards.
• Participate in ERCOT working groups: Steady State Working Group, Dynamics Working Group, and Planning Working Group.
• Prepare project justification documents for capital improvements needed to meet NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards and the standards for construction in the National Electrical Safety Code and, as needed, presents them to PEC management and the ERCOT Regional Planning Group.
• Respond to requests for information from ERCOT during development of the ERCOT Regional Transmission Plan (RTP)
• Review, develop, and maintain Transmission Planning Standards for review by PEC Management
• Participate in development and maintenance of Transmission Line Design Standards for PEC
• Perform and review detailed calculations in development and maintenance of Transmission Line Equipment and Material Standards for the Cooperative
• Coordinate with members, developers, and internal PEC staff to evaluate and analyze the impact of load and/or generation interconnections to PEC’s transmission system
• Review and evaluate transmission line design performed by others

• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment
• Review the engineering calculations and analysis of engineering graduates to ensure compliance with industry accepted standards for engineering.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of transmission lines, and topographical maps to become familiar with standards and customer requirements
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment
• Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
• Review construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
• 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
• 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
• 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

None

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs and entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of Power System Analysis
• Knowledge of Power System transmission materials, such as structures, foundations, insulators, anchor bolts, etc.
• Knowledge of the PUCT CCN and ERCOT Regional Planning Group processes
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• 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
• Ability to read and understand transmission construction design drawings

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas OR
• Eight years of directly related work experience OR
• Six years of related work experience and a Post Graduate Engineering degree in a related discipline
• Valid Driver’s License

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

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.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At PEC, we know happy employees produce great work. As a PEC employee, you’ll find we’re always willing to invest in you — because we know that we do better when you do better.