Engineer (Grid Modernization)

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Deadline to apply: July 12, 2024

Pay Grade

16

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

Position Summary

The Grid Modernization Engineer duties include the identification, assessment, and piloting of new advanced technologies (related to Distribution Automation, Energy Storage, Microgrids, etc.) through established processes for the advancement of electric reliability, resilience, and affordable integration of distributed energy resources onto the CPS Energy electric system.

The Engineer will lead the execution and management of assigned projects and deliverables (including providing technical expertise, process application and oversight, technical and organizational risk evaluation/mitigation, cost/budget/receivable adherence, quality management, and cross-functional stakeholder team management) to meet departmental goals and business objectives.

Tasks and Responsibilities

•Responsible for research and implementation of new advanced technologies (i.e., Distribution Automation, Energy Storage, and Microgrids, etc.) that transform the CPS Energy grid.
•Responsible for the management of projects and deliverables which include providing technical expertise, process application and oversight, technical and organizational risk evaluations/mitigation strategies, cost/budget/receivable adherence, quality management, and cross-functional stakeholder team management.
•Responsible for maintaining effective communications with sponsor, stakeholders, team members, and all project participants to ensure cohesive coordination of effort to effectively meet project goals and requirements.
•Responsible for the preparation and delivery of effective presentations on technical topics, project status, and team activities to diverse audiences to CPS Energy internal, local, state, or national venues.
•Assist in the management of external contract resources and joint relationships on research programs with organizations such as EPRI, UTSA, national labs, governmental agencies, utilities, and others as assigned.
•Assist in driving team engagement and growth through planned and unplanned engagement plans and activities.
•Attend seminars and industry events to represent CPS Energy and for continued education opportunities for professional development.
•Possess and applies a broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
•Demonstrates ability to effectively handle a broad range of engineering assignments with minimum supervision.
•May include limited supervisory responsibilities, including lower-level engineers.
•Make frequent independent decisions and recommendations that affect the section, department, and/or division.
 

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
•Broad knowledge of distribution automation and related areas
•Experience in the implementation of new technologies to include business and technical assessment of products, project management or process design and implementation.
•Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems.