What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Planning Analyst position at Oncor?
Salary Range: $77,661- $103,548
Close Date: 2/27/20254 at 3:00 pm CT
Relocation: No
Location: 777 Main St. – Ft. Worth
Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days in-office)
About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400 cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers’ modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.
Position Summary
Transmission Engineering is accountable for planning, organizing, directing, and managing the engineering design, requisitioning of material and equipment, land, and construction support of transmission lines, switching stations, and load-serving substation facilities.
With minimal supervision, Project Planning Analysts are responsible for analyzing budgets, schedules, material data, preparing reports on capital Transmission projects, and performing various project-related tasks as detailed below.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Directly, or through others, the incumbent will:
- Provide analytical support to Transmission Engineering
- Work Authorization or Purchase orders creation to ensure proper budgetary accounting
- Review and track project billing, invoicing, and payment for vendor orders and customer projects
- Prepares detailed reports and analyzes monthly journals
- Proactively monitor Transmission Engineering projects to provide material or cost risk identification
- Assist (Associate) or lead (Senior) in developing internal controls and new processes that enhance visibility and improve accuracy
- Prepare and analyze project data within assigned programs as required - PETE, FIM, Maximo, ProjectWise
- Prepare reports for various categories, projects, organizational levels, and internal/external stakeholders
- Assist in (Associate) or lead (Senior) the development of annual forecasting needs to ensure successful completion of Transmission Engineering Objectives
- Utilize analysis tools to translate large quantities of data into actionable information suitable for use by various workgroups
- Interface with vendors and contractors on reporting, ordering, and issue resolution
- Provide documentation as necessary for SOX control and audit requests
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to analyze, manage and generate various reports and summaries
- Effective analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
- Capable of working with people of diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in Utility Design and/or Transmission Operations preferred
- Knowledge of the Transmission capital project or material management process is preferred
Experience
- Two years of experience in data, financial or technical analysis
- Demonstrated ability to create and analyze reports of increased complexity
- Able to set priorities without having full project requirements known
- An understanding of accounting principles such as GAAP, SOX, and General Ledger is preferred
- Experience with FIM, PETE, and Maximo database programs is preferred
Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; college degree in a related field is a plus.
Travel:
- Up to 25%.
Measures of Success
- Accurate and timely data reporting
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects successfully
- Proactive identification of issues and potential solutions associated with assigned projects and initiatives
- Continuous improvement
- Consistently deliver high quality, on-time work product
Benefits
At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
- Annual incentive program.
- Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
- Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
- 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Cash balance pension plan.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Mental health resources.
- Employee resource groups.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
- Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $77,661 - $103,548
