CPS Energy
CPS Energy

45 Cps Energy System Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

This role will also support highly cross-functional planning and system strategy initiatives in a ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Engineer Sr

San Antonio, TX

$94K - $129K/yr

This role will also support highly cross-functional planning and system strategy initiatives in a ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Engineer Sr

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$94K - $129K/yr

This role will also support highly cross-functional planning and system strategy initiatives in a ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Engineer Sr

San Antonio, TX

$94K - $129K/yr

This role will also support highly cross-functional planning and system strategy initiatives in a ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Inspects account books and accounting systems or information systems for efficiency, effectiveness ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Project Manager IT

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$88K - $105K/yr

... operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Project Manager IT

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$88K - $105K/yr

... operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Project Manager IT

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$88K - $105K/yr

... operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human ... CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Infographic showing various System Operator job openings at Cps Energy in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

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CPS Energy rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve.  Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Pay Grade

16

*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.

Open until filled.

Position Summary

The Engineer position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. Duties include Engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, control centers and others. These Engineering duties may include continuous monitoring and balancing of energy flow and responding to system disturbances, along with all generation, distribution, and transmission activities that provide electric and gas services to customers.

This role will also support highly cross-functional planning and system strategy initiatives in a dynamic and evolving environment. The Engineer will partner across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, forecasting, finance, regulatory, and operations functions to evaluate complex technical information, support long-range system planning efforts, and help develop practical, data-informed recommendations that improve reliability, cost effectiveness, and operational readiness. Success in this role requires comfort working through ambiguity, building processes, and helping shape new or evolving programs from the ground up.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development  
  • Evaluates and recommends new standards, products, and/or services
  • Recommends and implements improvements to processes and procedures
  • May include limited supervisory responsibilities, including lower level engineers
  • Makes frequent independent decisions and recommendations that affect the section, department, and/or division
  • Participates in and provides input to area budget
  • Actively works within financial objectives set by management
  • Discipline expert to mentor and develop employees
  • May sign and seal own engineering work and engineering work prepared by staff under his/her oversight
  • Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
  • Support cross-functional planning initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, operations, forecasting, finance, and other business units to evaluate system needs and identify engineering solutions.
  • Analyzes technical, operational, and planning data to support long-range infrastructure strategies, capital investment prioritization, and system performance improvement efforts.
  • Helps develop, refine, and document processes, assumptions, methodologies, and recommendations in support of new or evolving engineering and planning programs.
  • Provides engineering input into complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives where requirements, processes, or program structure may be developing in real time.
  • Prepares technical analyses, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and cross functional partners to support informed decision making.
  • Identifies risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across interconnected systems and recommends practical actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and value to customers.
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures.
Demonstrated mastery of engineering discipline skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional business initiatives and teams.
Demonstrated ability to effectively handle a broad range of engineering assignments with minimum supervision.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams on internal projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks.
Ability to effectively check work product for adequacy, quality and accuracy.
Effective communication skills focused on understanding customer needs and developing resolution.
Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style.
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
  • Transmission engineering experience
  • Master’s degree from an accredited university
Competencies
Manages Ambiguity
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Drives Vision and Purpose
Drive for Results
Minimum Education
Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
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-related 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.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.


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