Oncor Electric Delivery

Job Details

Description

Salary Range: $120,518

Relocation: Yes

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

Transmission Engineering Station Design group is responsible for the engineering designs and drawings necessary for Distribution Substations and Transmission Switching Stations construction. Transmission Engineering Station Design group is part of the Oncor Transmission Business Unit under the Engineering and Operations Branch. The station projects are developed by Oncor Transmission and Distribution Planning groups. Using the planning story and one-line diagram as a design starting point, the station design group takes ownership of the project. The station design group coordinates with numerous internal organizations such as: local district operations, system protection, land and ROW group, construction, local customer operations and TPMO. Afterwards a station design is developed and analyzed for any possible future expansion needs/requirements. Then engineering construction drawings are developed and equipment/material is procured. During this process the station design group interfaces with several external organizations/companies such as: surveyors, geotechnical consultants, equipment vendors/suppliers, and various contract labor suppliers. A Transmission Station Design project requires the ability to coordinate multiple activities, apply sound engineering principles, and a diligent focused work effort.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Directly or through others, the incumbent:

• With minimum supervision, produce engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and bills of material for transmission station construction projects in accordance with Company practices while meeting appropriate performance standards. This will require the use of engineering disciplines and practices.
• With minimum supervision, provide station design solutions and engineering designs as requested to resolve station issues such as expansion, new equipment installations, and any required modifications.
• Provide engineering support within Transmission Engineering as a Discipline Item Engineer coordinating with contract labor, operations and maintenance, and procurement as a subject matter expert on the assigned Item
• Prepare budgetary cost estimates and work authorizations to obtain financial approval for assigned projects.
• Initiate requests for project material and contract labor
• Assist in construction coordination of the project using on-site meetings and material requisition
• Utilize computer based engineering design tools, material processing, and accounting systems such as Microstation, TFE, and Maximo.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required, and four years’ experience in transmission engineering station design or as a Technical Specialist I
• Or; Four-year Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Degree from a certified university and also have a minimum of three years’ experience in transmission engineering station design as a Technical Specialist I or,
• Or; BS Engineering Degree (Civil or Electrical) from a certified university and also have a minimum of six years of experience within Transmission
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects – strong time management skills

Measures of Success

• Defines and prioritizes assigned projects/tasks to complete on time
• Technical issues are timely and effectively resolved, documented, and communicated
• Recommended solutions meet all legal, regulatory, and safety requirements
• Utilizes knowledge and experience to effectively assist others

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Travel Required

Yes. Up to 25%

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