CPS Energy · 4 hours ago
Engineering Associate 2 (Civil)
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelCPS Energy is a committed team of 3,500 professionals dedicated to enhancing community lives. They are looking for a Civil Engineering Associate responsible for the safe and reliable operation of generation and electric transmission systems, focusing on civil design and maintenance activities.
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Responsibilities
Civil design of substation sites to meet drainage, access, and grade requirements
Coordinate and obtain all necessary permits for Substation and Transmission projects
Designs and/or analyzes structures for Substation, Transmission & Distribution projects
Designs facilities to meet the requirements for EPA Spill Prevention Control and Containment rules
Designs facilities to meet the requirements for Edwards Aquifer Authority and the Texas Commission of Environmental Equality
Directs or participates in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades and elevations to guide construction
Develops schedules, budgets, and estimates quantities, and cost of materials for projects
Analyzes geotechnical reports to determine the adequacy and strength of soil for foundation and pavement design
Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards
Design foundations (pier and slab) to support Transmission & Substation structures
Actively participates with transmission line routing and siting to include new substations
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Approval by Business Unit Executive Leadership, as related to the business need for Engineering Associate 2's without their EIT
Ability to effectively work as an individual contributor and contributing team member
Ability to handle complex assignments with minimum supervision
Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects
Ability to research and solve problems
Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships with coworkers and customers
Demonstrates proficiency in basic management of projects and assignments
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
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Prof Engineers OR Demonstration of advanced skills or specialization applicable to the business area
Preferred
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Proficiency in Steel structure design of Transmission and Substation Structures and RISA or similar structural design software
Proficiency in Reinforced concrete foundation design
Proficiency in Geotechnical engineering with respect to concrete slab & pier foundations and retaining wall design
Proficiency in Microstation Inroads/Openroads design software
SAP and Project System SAP experience
Experience in Transmission and/or Electrical Substation Design or other electric utility engineering
Experience modeling transmission lines & structures using the Power Line Systems software suite (i.e. PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, Tower)
Experience with hydraulic & hydrologic model software developed by the US Army Corp of Engineers (e.g. HEC-RAS, HEC-2, HEC-HMS, etc). Experience with similar programs based from the USACE software is also acceptable (i.e. CulvertMaster, FlowMaster, HydroCAD, WRCS, RiverCAD, etc)
Company
CPS Energy
CPS Energy is the nation’s largest municipally owned natural gas and electric company, providing safe.
Founded in 1860
1001-5000 employees
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