Oncor Electric Delivery

Engineer Associate through Engineer – Transmission Planning Generation Interconnection

LocationFort Worth, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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


Relocation: No


About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400+ cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers’ modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.


Summary

This position’s primary function is to perform activities associated with generator interconnect requests. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career growth opportunity for a motivated engineer interested in increasing their breadth of understanding of Oncor’s transmission business as it relates to transmission planning, grid operations, and the ERCOT wholesale power market. Ideal candidates possess the ability to approach new problems logically, and are highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, supporting several clients.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 office days minimum, based in our 777 Main St – Fort Worth location. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please review the “education & experience” section for more details regarding each level.


Key Roles & Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent:

Perform steady state load flow studies to determine transmission system improvements necessary to connect and provide adequate transmission access to proposed generators to Oncor’s transmission system.
Facilitate the work flow for the transmission planning component of generator interconnect requests, including tracking each project’s status
Provide technical support and prepare/review technical study reports of various aspects of the ERCOT generation Full Interconnection Studies, including Steady State, Voltage ride-though, Transient Stability, and SSR studies.
Interface with, and support Oncor Transmission Service Consultants to ensure the timely completion of generator interconnects studies.
Collaborate with internal personnel, external consultants, and Interconnecting Entities (generator developers) to ensure Oncor and ERCOT required performance criteria are met.
Translate Oncor processes and compliance requirements into clear written procedures
Maintains a current knowledge of all electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the Oncor Electric Delivery transmission system.
Ensures compliance with all applicable NERC and ERCOT standards and protocols.
Represent Oncor in industry organizations


Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Electrical Engineering or related field is required


Experience


Associate Engineer

0-2 years of the experience in the electric utility industry is required
Applicants with power flow modeling and transmission system planning experience using PSS/E or PowerWorld are encouraged to apply
Capable in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


Engineer

2 years of the experience in the electric utility industry is required
Applicants with power flow modeling and transmission system planning experience using PSS/E or PowerWorld are encouraged to apply
Project management, design, operation and planning of transmission and/or distribution facilities
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Familiarity and basic understanding of programming languages preferably Python.


Skills

Familiarity of the Oncor Transmission system. Excellent communication and organizational skills are needed to work with ERCOT, consultants, contractors, and Oncor internal personnel.


Other Attributes

Demonstrate ownership of projects and high level of knowledge in multiple relevant areas of focus within Oncor
Ability to work independently and on a team. As well as working with people of divergent backgrounds
Knowledge of electric Transmission or Distribution infrastructure preferred
Must be flexible and have organizational skills to handle diverse types of work
Must effectively work across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes
Ability to effectively communicate complex subject matter to vendors and Oncor Electric Delivery employees


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 for 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.

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