Power System Engineer (Distribution Standards)(Austin Energy)

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Job Description :

Power System Engineer

Purpose :

Under minimal supervision designs and assists in the design of electric utility system facilities, including generation, electric substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, network systems, protection systems, supervisory control systems (SCADA), market operation and settlement systems, street lighting, and other electric system facilities. This position exists only in the Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery department of Austin Energy.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities :

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and / or Leadership Exercised :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Minimum Qualifications :

Licenses and Certifications Required :

None.

Preferred Qualifications :

Notes to Candidate :

This position resides in the Austin Energy Electrical Distribution Standards Department. The position applies engineering and technical principles to specify the purchase requirements and construction standards of electrical distribution equipment and materials. Researches and analyzes new technologies to determine applicability to utility standards. Oversees technical aspects of projects to assure advancement of new technologies. Works with vendors and manufacturers to provide assistance in determining cause and solutions to equipment and material failures. Works with a broad range of work groups and professional disciplines.

Location :

Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723

Days and Hours :

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

Two days weekly at Mueller HQ, other Austin Energy locations, or service area sites as needed for meetings, training, events, and site visits.

Salary Range :

42.26 - $54.94 / hr ($87,900.80 - $114,275.20 annually), depending on qualifications and experience.

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 :

If you are selected as a top candidate :

Fair Labor Standards Act :

This position is classified FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Travel :

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

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.

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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.

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.