Substation Engineer 3

Substation Engineer 3

Location:
Johnson City or Leander (78636) - Texas, United States
Salary:
Competitive
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
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Other Industries & Skills: 
Information Technology, Legal, Utilities & Services
Advertiser:
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Job ID:
132166558
Posted On: 
11 August 2025
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City or Leander, TX 78636 

Hybrid Work Options Available; This position can report to either our Johnson City Headquarters or Leander, TX facilities. 

$98,640.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range.  Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the design and construction of complex electrical power systems and the analysis of the Cooperative’s protection systems in support of the Cooperative’s Strategic Initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
-Compile and evaluate design and test
data
-Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks and analysis
-Prepare technical specifications and analyze technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications
-Prepare and study technical drawings, test reports and specifications of substation design and operation in order to conform to standards and customer requirements
-Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
-Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and project management activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
-Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for commercial, industrial and domestic purposes
-Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and
equipment
-Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
-Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures
-Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget

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-Manage the design and construction of large substation
projects
-Perform a variety of standard engineering computations and
analysis
-Prepare engineering drawings, maps, and construction
specifications
-Research material specifications and resolve basic material
issues
-Conduct construction
inspections
-Coordinate with consultants, members, developers and government entities on all
projects
-Provide guidance to other department engineers and
staff
-Write conceptual design documents for substation projects as
assigned
-Use sound engineering judgement to make decisions regarding changes to project
scope
-Assist with ordering major equipment and review approval drawings for long lead time
material
-Perform fault studies and set relays for transformers and
feeders
-Complete assigned
tasks
-Maintain the security of confidential
information
-Stay abreast of advances in
technology
-Demonstrate regular and prompt
attendance
-Performs other related duties as necessary or
assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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-Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs such as AutoCAD and ASPEN, entering data or processing information
-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
service
-Knowledge of Power System
materials
-Knowledge of NERC PRC
standards
-Knowledge of substation design and
construction
-Skilled in time
management
-Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing
priorities
-Proficient in reading and understanding schematics and design
drawings
-Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing
-Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in
writing
-Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and
problems

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

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-Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering
field
-Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
OR
-Eight years of directly related work experience
OR
-Six years of related work experience and a Post Graduate Engineering degree in a related
discipline
-Valid Driver’s
License

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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-The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and
kneel
-The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of
time
-The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25
pounds
-The employee may be required to
travel
-Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
-This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per
week
 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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