Transmission Engineer 2

Position will remain open until filled.

$83,760 Minimum 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.

Position Summary-

This position is responsible for performing routine technical work, applying established techniques and procedures to perform engineering tasks related to the analysis, design and construction of complex electrical power systems under the direction of a professional engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities-

• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in development and maintenance of Transmission Line Design Standards for PEC
• Coordinate with 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 under the direction of a professional engineer
• Represent the Cooperative in matters related to easements
• Participate in the CCN process
• Research technical specifications
• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment
• Develop new strategies to maximize the utilization of engineering design software
• Study technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of transmission lines, and topographical maps to become familiar with standards and customer requirements
• 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
• Confer with planning for transmission system development
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment under the direction of a professional engineer
• Perform detailed calculations to define and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications under the direction of a professional engineer
• Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend solutions
• Review and report project progress to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
• Perform a variety of standard engineering computations and analysis
• Prepare engineering drawings, maps, and construction specifications
• Perform basic staking and survey work
• Research material specifications and resolve basic material issues
• Research technical specifications
• 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.

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities- None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
• Knowledge of power system analysis
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of Power System transmission materials, such as structures, foundations, insulators, anchor bolts, etc.
• Knowledge of the PUCT CCN and RPG 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

Minimum Qualifications- (Education, Experience, Certification & Licensing)

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field
• Eighteen months of related experience and Engineer in Training Certification OR
• Post Graduate Engineering degree in a related discipline OR
• Four years directly related work experience 
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Work Environment-

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 / Affirmative Action 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.