El Paso Electric Company

ENGINEER-ASSOC- STAFF

El Paso, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Company Overview

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.

DATE POSTED: 03/14/25 CLOSING DATE: 03/28/25

GRADE LEVEL: 52-53

DEPARTMENT: Transmission Sub & Relay

STARTING SALARY: $68,700 - $106,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Family Summary Purpose

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Transmission Line Design, is responsible for the preparation of engineering designs and construction specifications, procurement of construction materials and/or services by contractors and the inspection and compliance of the assigned transmission line projects.

Key Job Responsibilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Education

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Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. College level course work in structural analysis, soil mechanics, power systems, and surveying using total station type equipment preferred.

Experience

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0-3 years or more experience required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code as it pertains to transmission line facilities, preparation of structure design, construction specification and applicable standards, and project estimating and scheduling.

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Ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize tasks, perform complex calculations and operate personal computer with engineering software applications.

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Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.

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Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.

Essential Job Functions

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Designs high voltage transmission lines and assures compliance with NESC standards and mechanical loading specifications for construction by Company line crews and/or independent contractors.

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Performs research, field work, construction specifications, map preparation and material scheduling for the construction of the project.

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Prepares bid specifications and/or contracts for the procurement of materials and services, prepares award recommendation on bids and proposals from vendors and monitors services of vendors and contractors for compliance with specifications and contract terms.

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Performs field inspections and provides engineering with short and long-term recommendations to resolve structural and/or electrical problems that may arise during and after the construction.

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Maintains and monitors actual versus estimated costs for materials and services of project.

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Responsible for the procurement and expedient delivery of materials needed for project.

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Reviews invoices for materials and services and makes recommendations for payment.

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Calculates the electric and magnetic field effects and impedance values for the existing proposed transmission lines for Company engineering use and provides loading information for tie point coordination.

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Calculates all mechanical parameters of wood, steel and concrete transmission structures, such as deflections, buckling, and moments.

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Provides supervisor with capital budget estimates for assigned projects.

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Performs procurement of right-of-way easements for transmission facility as required.

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Valid driver’s license and be in compliance with the Company’s Driving Program policy.

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Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.

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Perform other related tasks that are not included, but are within the context of the duties defined.

Work Environment

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The incumbents in this classification are subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and temperature changes of extreme cold weather (below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour) and extreme hot weather (temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour); and are exposed to loud noises, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions and oils. Incumbents may be required to wear safety equipment and/or a respirator at times.

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May work non-standard hours.

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May require travel to Company work sites.

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May require out of town travel using air travel as required.

Physical Demands

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Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force.

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Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

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Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

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Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

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Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

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Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

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Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

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Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

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Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

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Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

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Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

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Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

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Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

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Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

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Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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Visual acuity: Color, depth perception and field of vision to include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.

If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line by 5:00 PM, March 28, 2025. (Please scroll back up to the “Apply Now” button)