Engineering Associate 1

Job Title: Engineering Associate 1Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): San Antonio, TX (Onsite)Contract Duration: Contract until 06/27/2028Job DescriptionThe Engineering Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round‑the‑clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. Duties include engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, control centers and others. These engineering duties may include continuous monitoring and balancing of energy flow and responding to system disturbances, along with all generation, distribution, and transmission activities that provide electric and gas services to customers.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesUtilizes established procedures and processes to perform assigned tasks under direct supervisionMinimal financial responsibilityAssisting with the development and implementation of internal work processesAssist with gathering information for both internal and external customersAttends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional developmentPerforms other project and process improvement initiatives as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or universityBasic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and proceduresAbility to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projectsEffective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organizationAbility to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectivelyAbility to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessaryAbility to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permitsAbility to travel occasionally, to off‑site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of TexasProficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.Preferred QualificationsEngineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Professional EngineersBasic experience with electric distribution or transmission systemsTechnical writing experience or college course work in technical writingExperience with Computer Aided‑Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation softwareFamiliarity with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer softwareExperience with SAP and Work Manager software#J-18808-Ljbffr