Manager - ERCOT Polled Settlement & Substation Metering

Salary Range: $137,075 - $182,767
Relocation: No
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
This position provides engineering and project management support for Oncor's ERCOT Polled Settlement (EPS) and transmission metering installations through a team of employees and contractors specializing in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission metering installations. The role works closely with ERCOT, regulatory agencies, and transmission partners to ensure metering systems are designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

The incumbent provides project management oversight for EPS metering projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely implementation. This role also delivers engineering guidance and performs technical analyses to verify that metering installations operate safely and effectively, while supporting the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines on various metering topics.

In addition, the position supports field operations by overseeing site certifications, installations, and equipment management for EPS and transmission metering. The incumbent is accountable for the implementation, modification, and maintenance of all Oncor's EPS and transmission metering installations. This role also engages with industry and regulatory organizations to help shape internal and external standards and policies related to transmission and EPS metering practices.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position.
• Directs activities and provides planning leadership and budget oversight for the EPS and Substation Metering organization.
• Works closely with ERCOT to ensure compliance and actively participates in the development and maintenance of ERCOT Nodal protocols.
• Partners with Oncor stakeholders to develop, implement, and communicate standards and best practices.
• Maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure materials and equipment meet Oncor specifications and are readily available.
• Provides technical and end-user support to Transmission Engineering and Oncor Operations (Transmission, Distribution, and Measurement), including root cause analysis and asset management activities.
• Monitors engineering and regulatory requirements, standards, and processes to ensure optimal facility design; participates in or reviews work from engineering standards organizations and assists with internal standards.

• Provides industry leadership and hosts periodic on-site activities with:

• Engineering organizations such as IEEE and ANSI

• Industry organizations such as SWEMA, AEIC, and S.E.E.

• Compliance organizations including ERCOT, PUCT, and local ordinance/safety boards

• Participates in evaluating and implementing new technological advances and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

• Performs assigned regulatory tasks, including rate case support.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) compliance efforts as requested.
• Provides company witnesses for lawsuits and PUCT regulatory filings on an as-needed basis.
• Assists Oncor Legal with lawsuits by researching events, gathering facts, formulating internal strategies, and preparing depositions and affidavits.

Skills

• Ability to learn and obtain knowledge of codes, regulations, and requirements applicable to metering systems.
• Must be flexible and have organizational skills to handle large volumes of work. This requires setting priorities and directing work efforts without having full project requirements known.
• Capable of working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Proven communication and team-building skills for effective interface with internal and external entities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex subject matter and company issues to vendor and Oncor employees.
• Proven prudent stewardship of Company resources while delivering maximum benefit.
• Proven leadership and demonstrated ability to promote Company position and initiatives.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or science-related field is encouraged to apply.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is encouraged to apply.
• At least 5 plus years of work-related experience in design, construction and/or operations is required.
• Experience with project scoping, estimating and budget tracking is encouraged to apply.
• Management experience is encouraged to apply.

Measures of Success

• Promotes the safety of all employees and contractors.
• Attracts, develops, retains, and maintains a qualified and effective workforce.
• Effectively manages and leads a team to achieve organizational goals and performance objectives.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive set of standards and guidelines to meet future construction and maintenance needs for EPS and transmission metering.
• Builds and sustains strong collaborative relationships across Oncor, within the electric power industry, and with key customers and suppliers.
• Ensures timely and organized project management of multiple ongoing EPS and Transmission projects ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the timely achievement of internal and external deadlines.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external entities on EPS and transmission metering policies and practices.

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.