{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e23d26a39afb53e2abcbbedd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e23d26a39afb53e2abcbbedd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e23d26a39afb53e2abcbbedd","title":"Electrical System Controller","description":"Position Information\nPosting Title\nElectrical System Controller\n\nJob Requisition Number\nAE503823\n\nPosition Number\n109525\n\nJob Type\nFull-Time\n\nDivision Name\nElectric System - ETS\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:\nGraduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in a field related to performing electric generation, distribution, substation, construction tasks.\nAssociates Degree focused on GIS, Power, and Computer Technology or other related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.\n\nLicenses or Certifications:\nMust obtain NERC Operator’s certification within two years.\n\nNotes to Applicants\nThe position is critical to the utility and will perform tasks in electric system control and switching by monitoring the electric utility grid, dispatch field crews, perform switching and resolve customer outages.\n\nWorking 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.\n\nEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:\nThe City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.\nPlease be sure to detail on the application ALL current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.\nThe Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.\nStarting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.\nResumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see resumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.\nPlease note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days from the date of the initial advertisement.\nOnce the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.\n\nFAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:\nThis position is classified as NON-EXEMPT (Hourly).\n\nIF YOU ARE SELECTED AS A TOP CANDIDATE:\nVerification 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.\nIf 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.\nThis position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI).\nThis position requires pre-employment screening under NERC CIP.\n\nWORK SCHEDULE:\nThis position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained onsite to assist with operations and recovery.\nWork hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.\nShifts may change according to departmental needs.\nEmployees may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.\nThis position follows the 24/7 shift coverage.\n\nTRAVEL:\nIf 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.\n\nPay Range\n$39.49 – $51.34\n\nHours\n12 hour Rotating shift nights, weekends and holidays.\n\nJob Close Date\n10/14/2024\n\nType of Posting\nExternal\n\nDepartment\nAustin Energy\n\nRegular/Temporary\nRegular\n\nGrant Funded or Pooled Position\nNot Applicable\n\nCategory\nTechnical\n\nLocation\n2500 Montopolis Dr. (SCC), Austin, TX 78741\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nPreferred Experience:\nKnowledge of Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution system\nKnowledge of NERC reliability standards\nNERC Transmission Operator’s or Reliability Coordinators certification OR the ability to obtain within six months of hire.\nDistribution, Transmission, Reliability Coordinator or Generation control room experience.\nComputer Skills ( Microsoft Office Suite) Word, Excel, Outlook\nAbility to travel to more than one work location\n\nDuties, Functions and Responsibilities\nEssential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.\n\nDispatch service and trouble calls to field service personnel by monitoring the electric utility grid, troubleshoot and provide solutions to problems in electric transmission and distribution system.\nAnalyze data to discover patterns and or discrepancies and determine appropriate action\nResponsible for monitoring instrumentation control panels, operate substation switching equipment by remote control, operate computerized electric control system, monitor weather conditions for system operation needs, operate radio and pager systems for communication with work crew to resolve outages.\nRespond to customer complaints of a moderate nature by troubleshooting outages and determining if dispatch of crew is required. Answer citizen questions about electrical service\nRecord data on appropriate form and/or log for tracking of crew and work assignments and electric utility grid systems monitoring. Provide calculations for reports.\nDiscuss simple division/section operations with others.\nRead maps and schematics to determine minor system problems. Resolve routine problems in generation dispatch.\nCoordinate routine division/section activities with other divisions/sections/utilities.\n\nResponsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:\nNone\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nMust 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.\n\nKnowledge of equipment and methods used in construction and maintenance of high voltage electric utility transmission and distribution systems.\nKnowledge of proper safety practices, procedures and regulations applicable to work being performed.\nKnowledge of modern electronic equipment for controls on boilers, turbines and generating systems.\nKnowledge of meters relays transformers and other equipment used in receiving and delivering electrical power.\nKnowledge of switching equipment procedures and regulations governing its operation.\nKnowledge of electric utility system restoration procedures.\nKnowledge of procedures and methods used in energy control center operations.\nKnowledge of City overhead and underground power transmission and distribution systems, inter-ties and critical areas.\nSkill in performing basic mathematical calculations.\nSkill in the use of equipment required to control generation levels.\nSkill in reading instruments, charts and schematic drawings.\nSkill in preparing clear and concise written reports.\nSkill in effective oral and/or written communication.\nSkill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.\nSkill in directing others in procedures designed to correct outages or safely reroute power.\nSkill in operating various control systems to affect necessary switching and routing of electricity.\nSkill in maintaining and analyzing records.\nSkill in solving generation transmission and distribution problems.\nAbility to multi-task and prioritize work\nAbility of conflict resolution\nAbility to work 12 hour shifts\n\nCriminal Background Investigation\nThis position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.\n\nEEO/ADA\nCity 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 (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.\n\nThe 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.","company":"Cityofausti","rawCompany":"cityofausti","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.968Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"51-8012.00","title":"Power Distributors and Dispatchers","slug":"power-distributors-and-dispatchers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"221121","title":"Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control","slug":"electric-bulk-power-transmission-and-control"},{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical System Controller","description":"Position Information\nPosting Title\nElectrical System Controller\n\nJob Requisition Number\nAE503823\n\nPosition Number\n109525\n\nJob Type\nFull-Time\n\nDivision Name\nElectric System - ETS\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:\nGraduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in a field related to performing electric generation, distribution, substation, construction tasks.\nAssociates Degree focused on GIS, Power, and Computer Technology or other related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.\n\nLicenses or Certifications:\nMust obtain NERC Operator’s certification within two years.\n\nNotes to Applicants\nThe position is critical to the utility and will perform tasks in electric system control and switching by monitoring the electric utility grid, dispatch field crews, perform switching and resolve customer outages.\n\nWorking 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.\n\nEMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:\nThe City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.\nPlease be sure to detail on the application ALL current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.\nThe Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.\nStarting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.\nResumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see resumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.\nPlease note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days from the date of the initial advertisement.\nOnce the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.\n\nFAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:\nThis position is classified as NON-EXEMPT (Hourly).\n\nIF YOU ARE SELECTED AS A TOP CANDIDATE:\nVerification 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.\nIf 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.\nThis position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI).\nThis position requires pre-employment screening under NERC CIP.\n\nWORK SCHEDULE:\nThis position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained onsite to assist with operations and recovery.\nWork hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.\nShifts may change according to departmental needs.\nEmployees may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.\nThis position follows the 24/7 shift coverage.\n\nTRAVEL:\nIf 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.\n\nPay Range\n$39.49 – $51.34\n\nHours\n12 hour Rotating shift nights, weekends and holidays.\n\nJob Close Date\n10/14/2024\n\nType of Posting\nExternal\n\nDepartment\nAustin Energy\n\nRegular/Temporary\nRegular\n\nGrant Funded or Pooled Position\nNot Applicable\n\nCategory\nTechnical\n\nLocation\n2500 Montopolis Dr. (SCC), Austin, TX 78741\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nPreferred Experience:\nKnowledge of Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution system\nKnowledge of NERC reliability standards\nNERC Transmission Operator’s or Reliability Coordinators certification OR the ability to obtain within six months of hire.\nDistribution, Transmission, Reliability Coordinator or Generation control room experience.\nComputer Skills ( Microsoft Office Suite) Word, Excel, Outlook\nAbility to travel to more than one work location\n\nDuties, Functions and Responsibilities\nEssential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.\n\nDispatch service and trouble calls to field service personnel by monitoring the electric utility grid, troubleshoot and provide solutions to problems in electric transmission and distribution system.\nAnalyze data to discover patterns and or discrepancies and determine appropriate action\nResponsible for monitoring instrumentation control panels, operate substation switching equipment by remote control, operate computerized electric control system, monitor weather conditions for system operation needs, operate radio and pager systems for communication with work crew to resolve outages.\nRespond to customer complaints of a moderate nature by troubleshooting outages and determining if dispatch of crew is required. Answer citizen questions about electrical service\nRecord data on appropriate form and/or log for tracking of crew and work assignments and electric utility grid systems monitoring. Provide calculations for reports.\nDiscuss simple division/section operations with others.\nRead maps and schematics to determine minor system problems. Resolve routine problems in generation dispatch.\nCoordinate routine division/section activities with other divisions/sections/utilities.\n\nResponsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:\nNone\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nMust 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.\n\nKnowledge of equipment and methods used in construction and maintenance of high voltage electric utility transmission and distribution systems.\nKnowledge of proper safety practices, procedures and regulations applicable to work being performed.\nKnowledge of modern electronic equipment for controls on boilers, turbines and generating systems.\nKnowledge of meters relays transformers and other equipment used in receiving and delivering electrical power.\nKnowledge of switching equipment procedures and regulations governing its operation.\nKnowledge of electric utility system restoration procedures.\nKnowledge of procedures and methods used in energy control center operations.\nKnowledge of City overhead and underground power transmission and distribution systems, inter-ties and critical areas.\nSkill in performing basic mathematical calculations.\nSkill in the use of equipment required to control generation levels.\nSkill in reading instruments, charts and schematic drawings.\nSkill in preparing clear and concise written reports.\nSkill in effective oral and/or written communication.\nSkill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.\nSkill in directing others in procedures designed to correct outages or safely reroute power.\nSkill in operating various control systems to affect necessary switching and routing of electricity.\nSkill in maintaining and analyzing records.\nSkill in solving generation transmission and distribution problems.\nAbility to multi-task and prioritize work\nAbility of conflict resolution\nAbility to work 12 hour shifts\n\nCriminal Background Investigation\nThis position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.\n\nEEO/ADA\nCity 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 (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.\n\nThe 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.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.968Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.968Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cityofausti","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e23d26a39afb53e2abcbbedd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e23d26a39afb53e2abcbbedd"}}