City of Austin · 1 month ago
Power System Engineer Sr (Project Manager)
Austin Energy Headquarters
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $134K/yr
7+ years expThe City of Austin is dedicated to shaping a dynamic and innovative community. The Power System Engineer Sr (Project Manager) will plan, direct, and coordinate the design of electric utility system facilities, ensuring the successful management and coordination of the Capital Improvement Project portfolio for Austin Energy.
Association
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Current PMP or project management experience
Experience managing the design and construction of multi-million-dollar utility or civil engineering projects
Project management experience with the design, permitting, construction and/or maintenance of electrical utility transmission and distribution systems, public works or other civil utility projects
Experience managing and coordinating multiple construction projects
Experience with public speaking and presenting to diverse groups such as councils, committees, review groups, governing or regulating bodies, and neighborhood/community groups
Experience managing large diverse teams including your company's staff and outside staff / consultants
Experience getting public projects designed, permitted, procured and built in the City of Austin (or similar governing entities) with an understanding of the related risks to scope, budget, timeline and budget
Benefits
Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
Retirement Security
Sustainable Transportation Options
Focus on Wellness
Career Growth
Modern Workspaces
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
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