City of Austin · 1 week ago
Power System Supervising Engineer (Design North)
Austin Energy Headquarters
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expThe City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic cities. They are seeking a Power System Supervising Engineer to supervise engineering and technical personnel, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance with utility standards. The role involves managing projects, providing technical leadership, and overseeing the design of electric distribution projects.
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Responsibilities
Manages, coordinates, implement and provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers
Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects and/or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline
Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs
Provides technical leadership advice and direction for assigned division, project, or program personnel
Provides input into the development of Capital and O&M budgets and monitors team’s use of those budgets
Develops staff by assessing business and personnel needs and implementing necessary training plans/programs to assure organization can meet needs
Develops or leads development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of principles and practices of engineering discipline, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used
Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records
Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements
Monitors projects for regulatory compliance and maintains knowledge of 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
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
Qualification
Required
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity
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 supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel
Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations such as, generation, transmission, distribution, and other related fields
Knowledge of utility standards and regulatory requirements, 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) compliance requirements
Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, and operation of electric utility systems or applicable industrial process
Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing and contract policies and procedures
Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports
Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written 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 negotiations and handling conflict resolution
Ability to communicate and provide direction to staff
Ability to direct, coach and train others
Preferred
Experience with managing customers in a technical service environment
Experience with medium-voltage electrical distribution design, including equipment and materials
Experience managing multiple projects while providing technical guidance and ensuring timely delivery
Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in utility engineering applications
Benefits
Low-cost medical
Dental
Vision
Paid leave time
A highly competitive retirement plan
Career development opportunities
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
10001+ employees
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