City of Austin
Power System Principal Engineer (Relay Engineering)
City of Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Posting Title : Power System Principal Engineer (Relay Engineering)
Job Requisition Number : AE503791
Position Number : 100544
Job Type : Full-Time
Division Name : Electric System - ETS
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, or in a field related to the job, eight (8) years of experience in engineering, acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.
Licenses or Certifications:
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.
Position Description:
This position serves in Austin Energy’s Relay Engineering Team. The main job function is to assume the technical lead as SME. The work involves engineering knowledge and experience with electric utility design, protection, and control systems. The position requires knowledge and experience in preparing construction drawing packages, in troubleshooting microprocessor relay field installations, and working closely with multiple departments within AE including engineering and construction personnel.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.
Essential Duties and Functions:
Develops technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering discipline, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used. Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects and/or program areas by applying advance technical knowledge of engineering discipline. 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. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators or suppliers and City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements. Manages and monitors engineering projects for compliance. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts and other related documents. Develops and monitors project budgets and assists in developing, managing and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term city planning. 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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 the electric utility systems. Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports. Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems.
Pay Range : $51.07 – $67.04
Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hybrid schedule available. Additional work hours may be required to support 24-hour utility operations, including evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather and emergency closures.
Job Close Date : 09/16/2024
Department : Austin Energy
Location : 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723
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Job Requisition Number : AE503791
Position Number : 100544
Job Type : Full-Time
Division Name : Electric System - ETS
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, or in a field related to the job, eight (8) years of experience in engineering, acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.
Licenses or Certifications:
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.
Position Description:
This position serves in Austin Energy’s Relay Engineering Team. The main job function is to assume the technical lead as SME. The work involves engineering knowledge and experience with electric utility design, protection, and control systems. The position requires knowledge and experience in preparing construction drawing packages, in troubleshooting microprocessor relay field installations, and working closely with multiple departments within AE including engineering and construction personnel.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.
Essential Duties and Functions:
Develops technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering discipline, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used. Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects and/or program areas by applying advance technical knowledge of engineering discipline. 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. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators or suppliers and City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements. Manages and monitors engineering projects for compliance. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts and other related documents. Develops and monitors project budgets and assists in developing, managing and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term city planning. 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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 the electric utility systems. Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports. Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems.
Pay Range : $51.07 – $67.04
Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hybrid schedule available. Additional work hours may be required to support 24-hour utility operations, including evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather and emergency closures.
Job Close Date : 09/16/2024
Department : Austin Energy
Location : 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723
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