Writes construction contracts and manages contractors on projects * Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility * Uses SAP to determine project ...
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Writes construction contracts and manages contractors on projects * Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility * Uses SAP to determine project ...
Engineering Associate 2
San Antonio, TX · On-site
Writes construction contracts and manages contractors on projects * Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility * Uses SAP to determine project ...
Engineering Associate 2
San Antonio, TX · On-site
Writes construction contracts and manages contractors on projects * Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility * Uses SAP to determine project ...
CPS Energy Jobs Information
Do workers at CPS Energy get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Does CPS Energy pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
93% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
93% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
At CPS Energy, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and May 2026.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from CPS Energy affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at CPS Energy?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers at CPS Energy worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Do CPS Energy workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at CPS Energy?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do CPS Energy managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Do jobs at CPS Energy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at CPS Energy?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is working at CPS Energy good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Do people at CPS Energy feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at CPS Energy get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at CPS Energy?
Some people feel stressed here.
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at CPS Energy enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at CPS Energy recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at CPS Energy?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at CPS Energy?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think CPS Energy’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how CPS Energy is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
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Engineering Associate 2
San Antonio, TX
CPS Energy
• Utilities • 1 - 5K employees1,001 - 5,000 employees
Full-time
Posted 12 days ago
CPS Energy rating
8.2
Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Pay Grade
14
Open Until Filled
*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.
Position Summary
The Transmission Engineer Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the electric transmission system. Duties include engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our electric transmission lines, producing design packages for electric transmission capital projects required to ultimately provide service and increased reliability to our customers, generating project estimates & schedules, participating in root cause analyses, studying encroachment cases, developing & managing contracts for labor and materials, making site visits to monitor construction activities, and other engineering activities as they arise.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Transmission Engineer Associate performs engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of electric transmission lines. Job tasks related to this position are:
- Plans, designs, and oversees construction of electric transmission lines
- Analyzes existing transmission lines for conductor upgrades and communications cable additions
- Researches and studies new technologies, methods, and equipment
- Drafts, finalizes, approves, accumulates and issues drawings, material lists, manuals and schedules for construction and revises transmission records to reflect as-built conditions
- Coordinates, schedules and plans transmission project activities and provides technical support
- Specifies, requisitions, and approves material for transmission projects
- Develops, approves, and maintains material specifications and construction standards
- Develops design processes and procedures
- Provides transmission project budget estimates and monthly spending projections
- Writes construction contracts and manages contractors on projects
- Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility
- Uses SAP to determine project costs, order material and monitor project progress
- Participates in routing & siting projects
- Supports COSA Civic Projects where transmission towers and/or lines are in conflict
- Reviews encroachment requests for customers and developers
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Approval by Business Unit Executive Leadership, as related to the business need for Engineering Associate 2's without their EIT.
Ability to effectively work as an individual contributor and contributing team member.
Ability to handle complex assignments with minimum supervision.
Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects.
Ability to research and solve problems.
Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with coworkers and customers.
Demonstrates proficiency in basic management of projects and assignments.
Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits.
Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Bentley MicroStation software
- Experience with PLS-CADD software
- Experience with SAP software
Competencies
Manages Ambiguity
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Drives Vision and Purpose
Drive for Results
Minimum Education
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or universit Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Prof Engineers OR Demonstration of advanced skills or specialization appli to the busi area
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business events. After hours work may be required.
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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Industry
Utilities
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
San Antonio, TX, US
Year founded
1942