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Engineering Associate (Power Generation)

CPS Energy

San Antonio, TX, USA

Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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!

**Open till filled**

Pay Grade

**Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level**

Position Summary

The Engineering Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. Duties include Engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, control centers and others. These Engineering duties may include continuous monitoring and balancing of energy flow and responding to system disturbances, along with all generation, distribution, and transmission activities that provide electric and gas services to customers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Competencies

Working with Ambiguity

Communicates Effectively

Setting a Strategic Vision

Driving for Results

Building and Supporting Teams

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 indoors & outdoors. Manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of computing equipment, telephone, & printer/copier. Ability to travel to and from business related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Office Environment

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.

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