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Oncor Electric Delivery · 2 months ago

Engineer thru Senior Engineer (Transmission Planning)

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $146K/yr

2+ years exp

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business headquartered in Dallas. The Engineer within the Transmission Planning team will perform engineering studies to ensure the reliable and optimized operation of Oncor's transmission system, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Electrical DistributionEnergy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct studies in support of Oncor’s system reliability, including steady-state, transient stability, transfer capability, short circuit, and EMT analyses

Provide technical support to various teams through detailed studies, comprehensive reports, and active participation in relevant meetings

Collaborate with other departments to identify project needs, optimize system reliability, and address transmission system deficiencies

Develop and maintain accurate dynamic stability models within our transmission network, including models for load, undervoltage and underfrequency load shedding schemes, and dynamic reactive devices

Contribute to our efforts to comply with NERC and ERCOT’s Geomagnetic Disturbance standards and requirements, ensuring the system is prepared for and resilient against geomagnetic events

Contribute to the development of transmission plans and ERCOT Regional Planning Group submittals, supporting the reliable and optimized operation of the transmission system

Ensure compliance with NERC, Federal Energy Reliability Council (FERC), and ERCOT requirements by creating, maintaining, and managing supporting evidence for NERC standards

Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with industry colleagues such as peer utility staff, ERCOT staff, and other stakeholders to effectively resolve issues of common need and interest

Actively participate in ERCOT and NERC working groups and task forces, contributing expertise to guide industry practices and ensure Oncor’s compliance with relevant standards

Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringTransmission PlanningPower System SimulationPythonEMT AnalysisTechnical CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field required

Minimum two (2) years of electrical utility experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role for Engineer level

Minimum four (4) years of electrical utility experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role for Staff Engineer level

Minimum six (6) years of electrical utility experience in engineering, planning, operations or operations support role for Senior Engineer level

Familiarity with the Oncor transmission system and with ERCOT practices associated with ERCOT transmission planning, operation, and modeling including the ERCOT Planning Guide, Operating Guides, and Protocols encouraged to apply

Familiarity with Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSSE), ASPEN, Power Systems Computer-aided Design (PSCAD), and Python tools encouraged to apply

Perform both high-level screening and in-depth detailed power system simulation, analysis, and design

Analyze complex technical problems and develop multiple solution alternatives

Develop scripts and algorithms to automate tasks and solve computational problems

Communicate complex technical information to a wide variety of audiences, in both oral and written forms

Create, modify, and analyze technical documents

Translate compliance requirements into clear written procedures

Work effectively on a team or as an individual

Observed growth in technical ability and communication skills

Benefits

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.

Company

Oncor Electric Delivery

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Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers.

Founded in 2001

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.oncor.com/

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