Oncor Electric Delivery

Distribution Permitting Specialist Associate through Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

full_time

About This Job

Salary Range: $77,661 - $116,242 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

Provides detailed technical support for the requirements and responsibilities directly related to permitting needed for the electric distribution system to meet present and future demand while providing high quality, reliable electric service at a competitive cost. This position will be responsible for becoming a subject matter expert in the permitting processes and procedures, building strong business relationships with permitting entities, problem solving, and collaboration and correspondence with other work groups to promote a positive and successful outcome to the permitting needs of any specific project. The incumbent will serve as a functional SME for permitting as a whole, able to conduct evaluations of the permitting processes and procedures and bring forth any possible problems and solutions associated with permitting.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

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Project management of the permitting process from start to finish

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Management of incoming permitting requests, keeping them organized and on track

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Works with other work groups to obtain necessary documentation and information needed to complete a permit request

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Provides status updates and reporting to other work groups as to status of various permitting requests

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Coordinates the ordering and sees to completion any necessary data and surveying information

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Submits the permit requests to the required entities and sees the submittal through to completion

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Creates and builds close working relationships with permitting entities to create efficiencies in the process

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Becomes a valuable point of contact between Oncor and various permitting entities

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Keeps records of permitting process expectations of the various permitting entities in order to streamline processes

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Observes corporate policies, codes, and procedures related to his/her area

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Technically proficient in his/her area of expertise while ensuring all project designs are in accordance with written policies and procedures

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Demonstrates awareness of conditions that affect employee and/or public safety. Strives to create a safe environment; complies with and enforces safety rules, handbook and procedures

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Incorporates personnel and public safety as a priority in the design and operation of system projects

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Effectively resolves requests and complaints

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Clearly explains options, costs, benefits, and risks

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Coordinates various types of engineering, construction, and maintenance permitting projects during various phases until completed

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Works with minimal supervision

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Capitalizes and builds on workforce diversity. Effectively motivates employees. Guides and inspires others to accomplish goals, both individually and as a team. Defines and encourages high standards of performance; leads by example. Structures and delegates assignments to achieve maximum results with minimal effort and in minimal time.

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Trustworthy, motivated, and able to gain respect and confidence of others in work group

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Promote and exhibit corporate citizenship

Education And Experience
Distribution Permitting Specialist Associate:

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High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

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Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related field is encouraged to apply.

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1-3 Years of related permitting or project management experience is encouraged to apply.

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Knowledge of the electrical utility industry is encouraged to apply.

Distribution Permitting Specialist: (in addition to the above associate requirements)

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3-5 Years of related permitting or project management experience is encouraged to apply.

Skills

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Possesses the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to perform the essential aspects of the job as well as any other job specific educational and/or certification requirements.

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Technically proficient in his/her area of expertise while ensuring all project designs are in accordance with written policies and procedures.

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Problem solving, organization skills, effective communication, relationship building, project management, status reporting, and proactivity.

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Ability to work efficiently in a team environment to accomplish overall goals.

Measures of Success

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Ability to complete permitting requests on time and within budget while keeping all parties aware of the permitting progress of each request.

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Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects successfully.

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Proactive identification of issues and potential solutions associated with assigned projects and initiatives.

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Continuous improvement in permitting knowledge and responsibilities.

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Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility in response to changes.

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Promotes safety awareness throughout the organization through communication and example.

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:

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Annual incentive program.

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Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).

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Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.

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401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.

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401k match for student debt program.

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Cash balance pension plan.

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Adoption Assistance.

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Mental health resources.

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Employee resource groups.

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Tuition reimbursement.

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Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.

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Paid parental leave.

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Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.

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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.

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