Position Information

　　Posting Title Power System Principal Engineer (Relay Protection)

　　Job Requisition Number AE503531

　　Position Number 100179

　　Job Type Full-Time

　　Division Name Electric System - ETS

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

　　Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, or in a field related to the job, eight (8) years of experience in engineering, acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.Licenses or Certifications:

　　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

　　This position serves in Austin Energy’s Substation Relay Protection Team. The main job function is to assume the technical lead as SME . The work involves engineering knowledge and experience with electric utility protection and control systems.

　　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 (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) 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.

　　Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” 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 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

　　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 successful criminal background investigation.

　　Work Schedule:

　　This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.

　　Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.

　　Shifts may change according to departmental needs.

　　Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

　　Fair Labor Standards Act:

　　This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, 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, (https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Employment/new_hire_driver_safety_standards.pdf) 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

　　$51.07 – $67.04 per hour

　　Hours

　　Monday – Friday, 40 hours

　　Shift may change according to departmental needs.

　　Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.

　　Additional hours may be required to work outside of regular schedule.

　　Job Close Date 02/26/2024

　　Type of Posting External

　　Department Austin Energy

　　Regular/Temporary Regular

　　Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

　　Category Professional

　　Location 2526 Kramer Lane, Building E

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Preferred Experience:

　　Lead experience in engineering

　　Protection and Control engineering experience

　　Relay Setting experience in utility Transmission & Distribution systems

　　Experience using ASPEN , SEL5010, or other software

　　Experience in power systems analysis

　　Experience in utility engineering field support

　　Experience in trouble shooting protection systems and mis-operation analysis

　　Experience in reviewing and sealing utility engineering work

　　Experience with national, state and local regulatory requirements including NERC and ERCOT

　　Experience in developing written reports, testing procedures and checklist

　　Ability to travel to more than one work location.

　　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.

　　Develops technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering discipline, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used.

　　Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects and/or program areas by applying advance technical knowledge of engineering discipline.

　　Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records.

　　Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators or suppliers and City.

　　Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.

　　Manages and monitors engineering projects for compliance.

　　Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts and other related documents.

　　Develops and monitors project budgets and assists in developing, managing and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term city planning.

　　Monitor projects for regulatory compliance and maintains knowledge of the latest developments in the utility industry, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC ) standards and regulatory requirements.

　　Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

　　May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

　　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.

　　Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations such as, generation, transmission, distribution and other related fields.

　　Knowledge of utility standards and regulatory requirements, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC ) compliance requirements.

　　Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, and operation of the electric utility systems.

　　Knowledge of established engineering principles and methods.

　　Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.

　　Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local, State and Federal ordinances and laws.

　　Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.

　　Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.

　　Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.

　　Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems.

　　Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

　　EEO/ADA

　　The 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.

　　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 (*).

　　This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree an accredited accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, or in a field related to the job, and eight (8) years of experience in engineering, acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer. Do you meet these qualifications? Yes

　　No

　　Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, do you have the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within one (1) year of employment? Yes

　　No

　　Please provide your PE license number and state of registration: (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your lead or supervisory experience in a related field of engineering. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience and how did you lead or supervise others? (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your experience developing relay settings for protective relays in electric utility transmission, substation and distribution systems. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience? (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your experience using ASPEN, SEL5010, or other software. (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your experience performing power system analysis. (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your experience with troubleshooting protection systems and mis-operation analysis. (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your experience of national, state and local regulatory requirements and rules including NERC and ERCOT, include the total number of years. (Open Ended Question)

　　Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes

　　No

　　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.

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