Power System Engineer or Power System Engineer Senior (Project Mgr)

Minimum Qualifications
Power System Engineer
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus five (5) years of experience related to engineering.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Power System Engineer Senior
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, plus seven (7) years of experience related to engineering.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.

Notes to Applicants
Position Description:
This position serves as a subject matter expert in the Project Management team supporting Transmission and Substation Engineering and Construction. The Project Management team is responsible for managing and coordinating the Capital Improvement Project portfolio for Austin Energy. While a solid understanding of the equipment, design, and operation of these electrical assets is beneficial, the majority of the issues encountered are not specific to supplying electrical power. An aptitude and willingness to learn the electric utility industry including understanding design, operation, and maintenance are required. Working knowledge and a solid understanding of the following are essential to the project management success of every project: City finance processes, local and state permitting processes and requirements, easement acquisition processes, and interface with other city departments and governmental agencies.

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

• Power System Engineer: $42.26 - $54.94
• Power System Engineer Senior: $48.38 - $62.90

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. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Work Schedule:

• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Location:

This position may offer the ability to work remotely. Ability to work remotely is not a guarantee, and may be adjusted in the future depending on the work group needs and adherence to Austin Energy Telework Policy.

Critical:
This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Pay Range
PS Engr $42.26 - $54.94
PS Engr Sr $48.38 - $62.90

Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible telework/in-office schedule.

Overtime as business needs require.

Job Close Date 12/19/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Current PMP or project management experience for at least three years
• Experience managing the design and construction of multi-million-dollar utility or civil engineering projects
• Project management experience with the design, permitting, construction and/or maintenance of electrical utility transmission and distribution systems, public works or other civil utility projects
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple construction projects
• Experience with public speaking and presenting to diverse groups such as councils, committees, review groups, governing or regulating bodies, and neighborhood/community groups
• Experience managing large diverse teams including your company’s staff and outside staff / consultants
• Experience getting public projects designed, permitted, procured and built in the City of Austin (or similar governing entities) with an understanding of the related risks to scope, budget, timeline and budget.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
For more information on the duties, functions, and responsibilities click on the appropriate job title.

Power System Engineer Power System Engineer Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
For more information on the knowledge, skills, and abilities click on the appropriate job title.

Power System Engineer Power System Engineer Senior
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Power System Engineer requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus five (5) years of experience related to engineering. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of project management experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 3 years
• 3+ years

* Are you a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or are you able and willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire if selected?

• Yes
• No
• Currently a PMP in good standing

* Describe your project management experience with the design, permitting, construction and/or maintenance of electrical utility transmission and distribution systems, public works or other civil utility projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience managing and coordinating multiple construction projects. Please include the size and scope of the projects, and your role.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with public speaking and presenting to diverse groups such as councils, committees, review groups, governing or regulating bodies, and neighborhood/community groups. Please include the size and types of groups you have presented to.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience managing large diverse teams including your company's staff and outside staff/consultants.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working directly with City of Austin Development Services Department and/or local/county/state governmental permitting departments to get projects permitted /approved.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience getting public projects designed, permitted, procured and built in the City of Austin (or similar governing entities). Please go into detail about your familiarity with the City of Austin’s (or similar entities) permitting and procurement process in the project experience discussion and the major risks to your scope, timeline, and budget.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

• 

• City of Austin

Show more