CPS Energy · 4 hours ago
Engineering Associate 1 - Communication Engineering
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCPS Energy is a large utility company committed to enhancing the lives of the communities they serve. The Engineering Associate position is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems, focusing on engineering duties related to communication networks.
EnergyLogisticsRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Duties include engineering responsibilities for the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operational support activities of our OT communications network which support the transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, generation systems, emergency radio systems, control centers, data centers, and corporate network
Upholding the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic design and maintenance of our operational technology (OT) communication network and systems for wireless and fiber infrastructure
The duty of project management for safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems
Utilizes established procedures and processes to perform assigned tasks under direct supervision
Minimal financial responsibility
Assisting with the development and implementation of internal work processes
Assist with gathering information for both internal and external customers
Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures
Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects
Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organization
Ability to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectively
Ability to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessary
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
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of Texas
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
Preferred
Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Basic experience with electric distribution or transmission systems
Technical writing experience or college course work in technical writing
Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation software
Familiarity with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer software
Experience with SAP and Work Manager software
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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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Rudy Garza
President & CEO
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