Engineering Associate III - Transmission Substation and Asset Planning (Hybrid)

Description

• In accordance with approved Supply Management processes and procedures, will provide large equipment forecast.
• Develops solutions or improvements, and/or verifies accuracy of ALDR and load forecast data. Ensures accurate and beneficial data is acquired and recorded.
• Phase balance Analysis
• Under direct guidance, conducts basic engineering studies and computations, equipment performance. May be assisted by technicians, or experienced engineers.
• May assist more experienced engineers in the interpretation of basic engineering drawings specifications for field personnel. Communicates any recommended changes to the responsible engineer for the correction.
• Analysis of distribution system performance
• Assists in planning and analysis of engineering projects.
• Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between individuals and sections. Ensures timely communications occur, as needed, on project activities.
• Records, compiles, and reports information for distribution system studies.
• Investigates and analyzes basic problems and develops appropriate solutions.
• Sponsorship of Capital project recommendations
• Gathers engineering information by traveling to various locations as necessary.
• Developing distribution system studies for customers
• Voltage and capacity analysis
• Prepares reports, and project outlines in connection with fundamental engineering assignments. Learns and follows appropriate department and business procedures.
• Annual load data request for customers and send them to ERCOT
• Under close supervision of an associate engineer, performs engineering assignments by assisting with engineering projects.

Requirements

• Maintains knowledge of engineering principles. Studies and attends classes on LCRA procedures, equipment, and systems. Continues to improve his/her analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Power factor analysis
• Basic knowledge of UFLS ERCOT rules
• Under frequency load shedding tabulations (UFLS)
• Computer Model Simulation software (e.g. Milsoft WindMil)
• Electrical print reading (e.g. relay one-line diagrams, DC schematics, etc)
• Basic knowledge of DG interconnections
• Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, VBA code, Outlook, etc)
• Reviews specifications as required for basic projects for which there are precedents. Completes related computations and has knowledge of schematics and diagrams.
• Power system apparatus (e.g. circuit breakers, circuit switchers, fuses, transformers, etc)
• Driver's license
• Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science plus four or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.
• Experience preparing or analyzing electric load forecasts

Benefits

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Extensive learning & development programs
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Wellness program including wellness incentive

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance