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Engineering Associate 1

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Mar 05, 2025
Engineering Associate 1

Date: Mar 5, 2025

Location:
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company:
CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Deadline to apply: March 19, 2025


Pay Grade

12

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

Position Summary

The Engineering Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. Duties include Engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, control centers and others. The role involves monitoring power quality, analyzing system performance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to process improvements to ensure optimal energy flow and system reliability. The Engineering Associate will also help develop and implement maintenance programs and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Utilizes established procedures and processes to perform assigned tasks under direct supervision
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of internal work processes
  • Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
  • Supports the development of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
  • Assists in troubleshooting and resolving power quality issues impacting the utility's infrastructure
  • Assists in developing and maintaining preventive maintenance programs to reduce customer downtime and improve system performance
  • Conducts power quality assessments and analyzes system performance data to identify areas of improvement
  • Monitors and evaluates system reliability metrics, providing recommendations for improvements based on data analysis.
  • Participates in the testing and commissioning of new equipment and technologies aimed at improving power quality and system reliability
  • Works with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to power quality and reliability
  • Minimal financial responsibility
  • Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures
Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects
Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organization
Ability to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectively
Ability to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessary
Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits
Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of Texas
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Professional Engineers
  • Basic experience with electric distribution or transmission systems
  • Technical writing experience or college course work in technical writing
  • Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation software
  • Familiarity with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer software
  • Experience with SAP and Work Manager software

Competencies
Manages Ambiguity
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Drives Vision and Purpose
Drive for Results
Minimum Education
Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.





Nearest Major Market: San Antonio



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