Engineer Associate thru Staff Engineer, New Construction Management

Salary Range:  $77,661 - $130,111
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

The essential job functions of the New Construction Management Engineer require the employee to serve as the primary contact for residential, commercial, and industrial developers to determine new or expanded service needs.

The New Construction Management Engineer must have knowledge of all company policies, a general knowledge of accepted distribution system standards, and a complete understanding of distribution infrastructure layout serving new customers.

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:

• Under very minimum supervision, prepares plans and operating procedures consistent with good engineering practice.
• Under very minimum supervision, accurately develops plans, specifications and project management documents and services from inception to completion for expansion of the Oncor distribution system as it relates to new customer needs.
• Incorporates personnel and public safety as a priority in the planning and operation of system projects.
• Effectively communicates and resolves almost all issues with other work groups while presenting detailed documentation and plans ranging from moderately complex to extremely complex design.
• Effectively manages a very large number of projects while maintaining work product quality, reliability, and volume.
• Understand the application of and effectively communicate the Company’s line extension policy related to the expansion of company facilities
• Provide forecast of work activity and estimated project completion dates to customers.
• Actively participate in personal development planning and training to expand knowledge and opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with builders, developers, city personnel, and customers to proactively meet customer needs.
• Resolve any company or customer issues concerning the extension of facilities and proactively communicate concerns to management in an organized and timely manner.
• Promotes environmental responsibility, corporate citizenship, and ethical conduct while setting a standard of excellence and ensuring reliable, economical, safe, and timely extension of electric distribution service to meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions with little to no guidance
• Understand how the distribution system operates
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with other internal and external partners/customers for successful project completion and ensuring internal and external expectations are met.
• Ability to work as a team to accomplish tasks and goals
• Flexibility to handle issues and problems as they arise
• Organizational skills to effectively manage a significant number of assignments and projects concurrently while maintaining work quality, reliability, and volume
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements or duties, as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to work across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes
• Capable of working with people of divergent backgrounds
• Ability to effectively communicate complex subject matter and company issues to customers and internal and external partners
• Must be flexible, have organizational skills, and multi-task skills to handle diverse types of work

• Proven negotiating skills and techniques needed to acquire and interface with customers
• Knowledge of the distribution electrical systems and design
• Knowledge in data analytics and statistical forecasting
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and experience with new electric construction in residential, commercial, and industrial markets
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and other various software platforms

Education 

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Engineering is required 
• Capable of being licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

Levels of Experience for Consideration

Engineer Associate:

• 0-2 years of applicable work related experienced is encouraged to apply

Engineer:

• 2 plus years of applicable electric utility experience with project management or equivalent is encouraged to apply

Staff Engineer:

• 4 plus years of applicable electric utility experience with project management or equivalent is encouraged to apply

Dimensions

• Typically manages projects from $50,000 to $1,000,000 in cost 
• Meet with customers and collect all necessary information and forms
• Negotiate and secure all required contracts for electric service delivery
• Key point of contact both internally and externally for project from inception to close
• Residential subdivisions and apartment complexes
• Commercial and Industrial customers

Measures of Success

• Guides and educates customers on Oncor project procedures
• Partners with customers to develop realistic timelines and schedule
• Promotes and encourages safety awareness and provides positive contributions to the safety program
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others
• Work effectively with management and other groups to achieve acceptable customer satisfaction
• Ability to manage projects from inception to close
• Consistently meet customer service expectations

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 with 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.