What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power System Engineer Senior (Distribution Standards) position at City of Austin?

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, plus seven (7) years of experience related to engineering.

Licenses or Certifications :

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within one (1) year of employment.

Notes to Applicants

This position resides in the Austin Energy Electrical Distribution Standards Department. The position applies engineering and technical principles to specify the purchase requirements and construction standards of electrical distribution equipment and materials. Researches and analyzes new technologies to determine applicability to utility standards. Oversees technical aspects of projects to assure advancement of new technologies. Works with vendors and manufacturers to provide assistance in determining cause and solutions to equipment and material failures. Works with a broad range of work groups and professional disciplines.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application :

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N / A" for fields that are not applicable.

Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate :

Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and / or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization / institution.

If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Critical : This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Fair Labor Standards Act :

This position is classified FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Travel : If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Preferred Qualifications

1) Experience with medium voltage electrical distribution

2) Experience working with medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment and materials

3) Experience interpreting electrical one-line diagrams relating to medium voltage electrical distribution

4) Experience reading and / or writing technical specifications

5) Experience utilizing Auto CAD

6) Experience overseeing projects and providing technical guidance

7) Experience procuring equipment and material for projects

8) Experience managing multiple projects and ensuring project deadlines are met

9) Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Performs complex power system analyses, such as protective coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability, load forecasts, power quality, voltage stability, system expansion studies, and market operations.

Prepares and reviews standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, and test procedures.

Develops and prepares engineering designs, drawings, circuit maps, control diagrams, charts, databases, plans, and other documents for transmission and distribution systems, generation and substation facilities, market operation and settlement systems and SCADA / EMS .

Provides technical expertise in materials, design, welding, equipment standards, relay coordination, technology or other areas related to the utility industry.

Formulates, prepares, and implements operating and safety procedures and guidelines, and operating manuals for system facilities including substations, transmission, distribution, and generation.

Prepares necessary reports to regulatory agencies.

Assists in providing technical and financial inputs for projects in electric utility budget process.

Identifies, investigates, and analyzes engineering design problems, and develops corrective actions.

Provides technical leadership for major or complex engineering and construction projects, and works closely with field personnel to support project energization.

Assists efforts to keep up with the latest developments in the utility industry, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC ) standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities - Supervision and / or Leadership Exercised :

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations, such as generation, transmission, distribution and other related fields.

Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.

Knowledge of engineering standards, principles, methods, codes, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, and operation of the electric utility systems.

Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the local and state ordinances and laws.

Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.

Skill in oral and written technical and / or general communication including preparation of written reports.

Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.

Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO / ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

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