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    Power System Supervising Engineer - Austin, United States - City of Austin

    City of Austin
    City of Austin Austin, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    Minimum Qualifications
    Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

    • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
    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 is designated Distribution Engineering Supervisor within the Austin Energy Electric System Engineering and Technical Services business unit. It entails a comprehensive range of supervisory responsibilities for teams of technical staff. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the design of medium-voltage electric distribution projects.

    Workgroups supervised in this section are described as follows:

    Network - includes the underground network area defined by Exhibit Network Area Map in the Design Criteria Manual (page 116) on

    Major Projects - includes planning-driven, dual-feed, and right-of-way ( ROW ) relocation projects.

    Design North and South - includes site plan-driven development projects for commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily development projects.

    Small Scale - includes minimal scope, quick turn-around projects, typically for single-family residential services or other projects with six or fewer work points.

    The supervisor will be responsible for the design process and ensure adherence to distribution engineering principles and practices in compliance with local and state regulations. This person collaborates across various work groups and professional disciplines to ensure the effective execution of Major Projects. The role includes identifying training needs, facilitating knowledge transfer to individuals and teams, standard updates, and maximizing team productivity and morale.

    An important component of this position involves reviewing, signing, and sealing engineering work products that surpass the threshold for sealing requirements, as mandated by state regulations for licensed Professional Engineers. To ensure the highest service delivery standards, the supervisor must maintain an up-to-date understanding of best utility practices, equipment, and project management.

    Customer service is a cornerstone of this role, focusing on meeting customer needs efficiently and effectively.

    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 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 criminal background investigation.
    Travel:
    If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, 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.

    Fair Labor Standards Act:

    This position is classified as EXEMPT .

    Preferred Qualifications
    Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with medium voltage electrical distribution design, one-line diagrams, equipment and materials
  • Experience managing multiple projects, providing technical guidance and meeting project deadlines.
  • Experience coaching and developing direct reports
  • Experience developing work process improvements
  • AutoCAD experience
    • Other:
    *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.

  • Manages, coordinates, implement and provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers.
  • Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects and/or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline.
  • Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs.
  • Provides technical leadership advice and direction for assigned division, project, or program personnel.
  • Provides input into the development of Capital and O&M budgets and monitors team's use of those budgets.
  • Develops staff by assessing business and personnel needs and implementing necessary training plans/programs to assure organization can meet needs.
  • Develops or leads development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of principles and practices of engineering discipline, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used.
  • 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.
  • Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.
  • Monitors 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:
    • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
    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 supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.
    • 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 electric utility systems or applicable industrial process.
    • Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
    • Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
    • Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
    • Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local and State ordinances and laws.
    • Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
    • Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
    • Ability to communicate and provide direction to staff.
    • Ability to direct, coach and train others.
    Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
    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 or Texas Relay by dialing

    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.
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