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Oncor Electric Delivery · 1 hour ago

Engineer thru Consulting Engineer (System Protection - Conceptual Design)

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $163K/yr

2+ years exp

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that provides reliable electricity delivery to consumers. As an Engineer within the System Protection group, you will provide engineering solutions for the transmission system, including conceptual designs and technical support for system protection.

Electrical DistributionEnergy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide timely and accurate well-designed and well-documented conceptual designs that conform to system protection philosophies such that when electrical faults occur they are quickly removed from the system, generation stability is maintained, the transmission grid remains intact, and equipment damage is minimized

Understanding of the electrical design, application, and testing of microprocessor protective relaying

Understanding of relay coordination methodologies and applicable software tools

Become proficient with Oncor protective schemes and the proper application of the schemes

Become proficient at conducting feasibility studies, facility studies, protective relaying system design studies, and interconnection design studies associated with generating stations being added to the transmission and distribution system

Evaluate protective relaying schemes and associated breaker controls (proposed and in-service) for conformity to philosophies and standards

Excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate and interface with technical and staff personnel in the Transmission Regions/Districts along with other Transmission and Distribution operations and support organizations

Requires good analytical skills for root cause failure investigations on protection system malfunctions/failures

Effectively manage a significant number of assignments while maintaining work quality, reliability, and volume

Work with and manage the work of contract resources in Oncor

Effectively represent System Protection on working groups both inside and outside of Oncor

Applicants must be able to abide by the Code of Conduct and work under the Affiliate Standard of Conduct in the Oncor Transmission Division

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMicroprocessor Protective RelayingRelay Coordination MethodologiesPower System ProtectionAnalytical SkillsMS OfficeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering is required

Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience is required

Capable of being licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

General level of knowledge in at least one area related to Power System Protection subject matter

Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience is required for Staff Engineer

High level of knowledge in at least one area related to Power System Protection subject matter for Staff Engineer

Minimum 6 years of relevant engineering experience is required for Senior Engineer

High level of knowledge in multiple areas related to Power System Protection subject matter for Senior Engineer

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, or for those currently licensed by another state, the ability to obtain licensure in Texas within one (1) year for Senior Engineer

Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience is required for Consulting Engineer

Expert level of knowledge in multiple areas related to Power System Protection subject matter for Consulting Engineer

Consistent and active participant in standards committees and industry organizations for Consulting Engineer

Requires good analytical skills for root cause failure investigations on protection system malfunctions/failures

Effectively manage a significant number of assignments while maintaining work quality, reliability, and volume

Work with and manage the work of contract resources in Oncor

Effectively represent System Protection on working groups both inside and outside of Oncor

Applicants must be able to abide by the Code of Conduct and work under the Affiliate Standard of Conduct in the Oncor Transmission Division

Ability to work independently and on a team

Must be flexible, have organizational skills, and multi-task skills to handle diverse types of work

Must effectively work across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes

Capable of working with people of divergent backgrounds

Excellent communication and team-building skills for effective relationships with internal and external customers

Ability to effectively communicate complex subject matter and company issues to vendor and Oncor Electric Delivery employees

Benefits

Annual incentive program.

Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).

Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.

401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.

401k match for 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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