Power System Engineer or Power System Engineer Senior
2 months ago
Position Information
Posting Title Power System Engineer or Power System Engineer Senior (Distributed Energy Resources)
Job Requisition Number AE503763
Position Number
Job Type Full-Time
Division Name Electric Service Delivery (115)
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
Join Austin Energy's Distributed Energy Resources ( DER ) Integration team, leading the charge in adopting innovative DER technologies. As an Engineer, you'll dive into the world of microgrids, solar + storage, and DER technologies. This position is ideal for those eager to apply their engineering skills to real-world challenges, grow within a supportive team, and contribute to strategic energy solutions. Be a part of Austin Energy's distribution system transformation through innovation and teamwork.
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.
- Resumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see resumé" 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 seven (7) days from the date of the initial advertisement.
- Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT :
- This position is classified as EXEMPT (Salaried). Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime compensation.
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 ( CBI ). WORK SCHEDULE :
- 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. 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. Pay Range PSE : $41.70 – $54.21 PSE Senior: $47.75 – $62.07 Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shift may change according to departmental needs.
Additional hours may be required to work outside of regular schedule.
Job Close Date 08/05/2024
Type of Posting External
Department Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable
Category Technical
Location 2500 Montopolis Dr. Austin, Texas 78741
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with Distributed Energy Resources ( DER ) and control systems
- Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting circuit maps, electrical drawings, control diagrams, and charts
- Understanding of communication protocols relevant to smart grid technologies
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and communication protocols such as DNP3 or Modbus
- Strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving abilities in both team and independent environments
- Familiarity with data analysis, data visualization, and data management tools Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:
Power System Engineer Job Description )
Power System Engineer Senior Job Description
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Power System Engineer Senior Job Description
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
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 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 minimum qualifications for the Power System Engineer are 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
- Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you currently a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, have the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within one (1) year of employment.
- Yes, I currently hold a State of Texas Professional Engineer license.
- Yes, I am licensed in another state and I have the ability to obtain licensing within one year of employment.
- I do not have Professional Engineer license.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
- Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience with distributed energy resources (DER)?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience working with large data sets and data visualization tools, analyzing performance data, and documenting key findings in reports for grant or business purposes?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience coordinating projects with vendors and internal work groups?
- Yes
- No
- Can you review and interpret circuit maps, electrical drawings, control diagrams, and charts for electrical facilities?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts related to power systems?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and communication protocols such as DNP3 or Modbus?
- Yes
- No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Contact City of Austin Employment Services Office: JOBS Privacy Notice )
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