Engineer (Substation)

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Nov 20, 2024
Engineer (Substation) Date: Nov 20, 2024 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Deadline to apply: December 6, 2024 Pay Grade 16 *Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* Position Summary The Engineer position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the Bulk Electric Systems (BES). Duties include Engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our substations. These Engineering duties may include continuous support and balancing of energy flow and response to system disturbances, along with all generation, distribution, and transmission activities that provide electric services to customers. Tasks and Responsibilities Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development Evaluates and recommends new standards, products, and/or services Recommends and implements improvements to processes and procedures May include limited supervisory responsibilities, including lower level engineers Makes frequent independent decisions and recommendations that affect the section, department, and/or division Participates in and provides input to area budget Actively works within financial objectives set by management Discipline expert to mentor and develop employees Signs and seals required own engineering work and engineering work by staff under his/her oversight Maintain, revise, and produce material specifications equipment including power transformers, high- voltage circuit breakers, metal- clad switchgears, etc. Develop and evaluate Requests for Proposals, Scope of work docs, and Evaluation matrixes to procure substation equipment, professional svcs, and general svcs. Perform electrical and physical substation design, includes grounding grid design utilizing CDEGS and IEEE 80, rigid bus design using IEEE 605, direct stroke lightning shielding via IEEE 998 Rolling Sphere Method, battery sizing calculations using IEEE 485, and development of AC schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect diagrams for relay protection panels. Issue purchase orders and review approval drawings for substation equipment. Coordinate and submit transmission and distribution outages to facilitate project completion. Develop critical Task plans to outline steps necessary for project execution and restoration plans to mitigate N-1 contingencies during project construction. Manage and provide technical support for electrical crews during construction. Perform Root cause analysis investigations with multi-functional project teams to determine operational event causes. Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures. Demonstrated mastery of engineering discipline skills. Ability to lead cross-functional business initiatives and teams. Demonstrated ability to effectively handle a broad range of engineering assignments with minimum supervision. Ability to lead cross-functional teams on internal projects. Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks. Ability to effectively check work product for adequacy, quality and accuracy. Effective communication skills focused on understanding customer needs and developing resolution. Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style. 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. Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited university Competencies Manages Ambiguity Collaborates Communicates Effectively Drives Vision and Purpose Drive for Results Minimum Education Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university Required Certifications Working Environment Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required. Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. #IN_ENG Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Construction, Power Plant, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering, Energy