Senior Engineer thru Consulting Engineer – Distribution Planning

Salary Range:  $109,131 - $162,904
Relocation:  Yes

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

As an Engineer within our Distribution Planning team at Oncor, you’ll responsible for the orderly and economic expansion of the electric substations and distribution system to meet present and future demand while providing high quality, reliable electric service at a competitive cost.  This role is also responsible for performing technical system studies, developing and preparing recommendations, assisting field personnel in solving operational issues and communicating action plans to appropriate personnel and entities.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 office days minimum, based in our 777 Main St – Fort Worth location. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please review the “education & experience” section for more details regarding each level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the electric delivery system that are used to simulate the operation of the electric delivery system.
• Prepare cost effective system expansion plans using good engineering practices.
• Resolve electric system issues and effectively communicate detailed documentation and plans of a complex design with other work groups.
• Incorporate employee and public safety as a priority into the design and operation of all projects.
• Effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy and reliability.
• Develop new processes and tools that benefit the group in the analysis of the electric system and multiple large data sets of historical operating conditions.
• Promote environmental responsibility, corporate citizenship, and ethical conduct while setting a standard of excellence.
• Maintain a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system.
• Work independently and be able to train and coach newer less experienced engineers.
• Ability to apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem, and to effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard, or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures
• Perform power flow studies using CYME including creating and maintaining underlying databases
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word and Excel with VBA skills
• Technical decision making, good interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Software Automation and Scripting is a plus
• Maintain a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Skills:

• Ability to lead, direct, train and motivate others
• Experience in the planning, modeling, design, project management, and construction of distribution projects is preferred
• Proven leadership abilities, interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential
• Strong attention to detail and organizational acumen
• Successful in cross-functional or collaborative environments
• Successful in time and project management
• High proficiency in PC skills such as, Excel, Power Point, Word, and Access
• Knowledge of database development in SQL, web applications is desired
• Knowledge of company standards, operations, policies and procedures
• Inquisitive by nature, self-motivated
• Team contributor

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
• Distribution planning work experience preferred

Experience Requirement(s):

Senior Engineer

• Six years of applicable electric utility experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role preferred
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas preferred

Consulting Engineer

• Eight years of applicable electric utility minimum experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role preferred
• Acknowledged expert in a Distribution Planning function
• Ability to manage processes, procedures, and programs
• Required- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

Travel:

• Up to 25%

Measure of Success:

• Timely completion of assigned area plans and load projections
• Timely completion of offsite projects and economic development projects
• Responsive to requests from field personnel for expert guidance/recommendations
• Creates and develops a collaborative high performing team environment
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and creativity
• Effectively manages assigned processes, procedures, and programs from inception to completion while working both independently and with other groups

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%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• 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 : $109,131 - $162,904