{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f8f717d8e8bb5ee533f46dae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f8f717d8e8bb5ee533f46dae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f8f717d8e8bb5ee533f46dae","title":"System Planning Engineer 1","description":"Position Summary\nThe System Planning Engineer 1 position is pivotal in the strategic planning and design of the gas and electric distribution systems. The System Planning Engineer 1 is responsible for developing a comprehensive five-year Construction Work Plan and 10-year load forecast to ensure alignment between system capacity, capital budgets, and anticipated demand. This role designs and assesses infrastructure, conducts detailed system analyses, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory agencies. This position coordinates projects with Engineering, Operations, and Accounting to successfully execute projects involving new gas and electric infrastructure and relocation of facilities. The System Planning Engineering 1 directly contributes to our organizational goal of providing safe, reliable, and economical service by overseeing the budgeting, planning, and implementation of all system improvements and expansions.\nPrimary Position Responsibilities\nResponsible for five-year Construction Work Plan that specifies system improvements, capital budgets, and schedules that are required to meet the expected demand of the gas and electric distribution systems throughout the planning period.\nPrepares 10-year load forecast for the Construction Work Plan, ERCOT ALDR, and transmission and substation budget.\nDesigns gas and electric facilities to be placed into the system, including sizing pipe, estimating meter and regulator capacity, calculating pressure and demand requirements for new services, and assessing district regulators.\nDetermines the size and location of backbone gas and electric equipment using knowledge of infrastructure design and construction.\nReviews designs for new services and advises the proper protective equipment and system configuration that are required to serve the additional load.\nCreates engineering models to perform system analyses, including system stability, contingency planning, and load and capacity forecasting.\nPerforms engineering calculations and analysis, including load flow, pressure drop, Btu factors, system looping, meter and regulator capacities, and reinforcement studies.\nCalculates short circuit currents and performs fault current analysis to determine size, setting, and location of protective devices.\nResponsible for balancing load between substations to prevent equipment overload and alleviate capacity constraints.\nPerforms interconnection analyses of motors, DERs, redundant services, and other sensitive loads to identify the impacts to the system. Determines necessary service upgrades and coordinates with project stakeholders.\nApplies different statistical analysis techniques to various datasets.\nProduces cost estimates on various projects and monitors costs as projects proceed.\nDetermines easement requirements for infrastructure and coordinates acquisition with the Right Of Way Department.\nCollaborates with other engineers, consulting engineering firms, and contractors for the design and construction of city-gate meter and regulator stations, district laterals, main and service lines, and related facility designs.\nCoordinates planned system expansions and improvements from the five-year construction work plan with project stakeholders.\nManages system power factor to ensure compliance with ERCOT nodal protocols.\nPrepares reports related to standard reliability indices to benchmark and prioritize distribution circuits for upgrades.\nCoordinates system capacity allocations with customer load estimates and construction schedules from the Business Development Department.\nAdvises Customer Services and Billing Departments on technical matters concerning energy usage and demand.\nCollects field data necessary to maintain system model accuracy.\nDevelops and maintains a working knowledge of Texas Railroad Commission and Public Utility Commission of Texas regulations and rules, as well as local codes and ordinances.\nDevelops and maintains working knowledge industry codes, including NFPA, NESC, IEEE, and NEMA.\nComplies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.\nComplies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.\nSecondary Position Responsibilities\nDevelops and maintains a thorough knowledge and recognition of construction units, specifications, requirements, and construction practices.\nDevelops and maintains a thorough knowledge of the equipment specifications for gas and electric infrastructure.\nStrives for excellence and process improvement on a consistent basis.\nAdvise Designers, Staking Techs, and Project Managers with knowledge and understanding of infrastructure design and construction.\nAttends industry conferences and trainings to stay abreast of the latest developments related to gas and electric distribution safety, efficiency, and reliability.\nReviews designs, construction records, and inspection reports for accuracy.\nAttends regularly scheduled safety meetings and completes monthly online topics.\nAttends professional development conferences, webinars and workshops as directed.\nCommunicates with team members, project stakeholders, Members, and customers in a timely and professional manner.\nAttends Business Development and/or Developer appointments as required.\nAssures that all safety precautions, procedures, and rules are followed.\nMaintains accurate and detailed work records that can be easily referenced.\nMaintains company provided tools and equipment in proper working condition.\nOperates company vehicles in a safe manner.\nStays informed concerning all development activities within the CoServ service area of interest.\nAttends Smith Driving, CPR, and other CoServ required training.\nAttends CoServ University required training.\nAbility to travel, when necessary for business and training.\nAbility to work flexible or extended hours as needed or directed.\nPerforms other duties and activities as directed.\nPosition Requirements\nBachelor of Science from an ABET accredited university in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.\nEducation, Experience, and Certifications Preferred\n2 years’ experience in electric utility power distribution.\nEngineer In Training certification.\nSkills and Abilities Required\nExperience using ESRI and ARC FM mapping software.\nExperience using Synergi Gas network modeling software.\nSkilled in developing and delivering oral and written presentations.\nAbility to work both independently with minimal supervision as well as in teams.\nKnowledge of Engineering Analysis software, such as Milsoft WindMil, ETAP, CYME, etc.\nKnowledgeable about CIS and MDM systems.\nWorking knowledge of 16 TAC Part 1 and 49 CFR Part 192 relating to pipeline safety regulations\nAbility to work under deadlines and to solve problems effectively.\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.\nDevelop a working knowledge of the company’s service area, distribution system, and system construction.\nDevelop a working knowledge of Company’s tariff policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.\nHave basic skills in the operation and functions of computers including, but not limited to, Windows applications, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.\nSkills and Abilities Preferred\nNone\nPhysical Requirements\nWorks both in the office, remotely, and field environment.\nAbility to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.\nDrives company vehicle as needed.\nOperates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.\nAbility to sit for long periods of time.\nWorks in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.\nWorks in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.\nOther Requirements\nMust have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Coserv","rawCompany":"coserv","city":"Corinth","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T12:40:01.556Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"System Planning Engineer 1","description":"Position Summary\nThe System Planning Engineer 1 position is pivotal in the strategic planning and design of the gas and electric distribution systems. The System Planning Engineer 1 is responsible for developing a comprehensive five-year Construction Work Plan and 10-year load forecast to ensure alignment between system capacity, capital budgets, and anticipated demand. This role designs and assesses infrastructure, conducts detailed system analyses, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory agencies. This position coordinates projects with Engineering, Operations, and Accounting to successfully execute projects involving new gas and electric infrastructure and relocation of facilities. The System Planning Engineering 1 directly contributes to our organizational goal of providing safe, reliable, and economical service by overseeing the budgeting, planning, and implementation of all system improvements and expansions.\nPrimary Position Responsibilities\nResponsible for five-year Construction Work Plan that specifies system improvements, capital budgets, and schedules that are required to meet the expected demand of the gas and electric distribution systems throughout the planning period.\nPrepares 10-year load forecast for the Construction Work Plan, ERCOT ALDR, and transmission and substation budget.\nDesigns gas and electric facilities to be placed into the system, including sizing pipe, estimating meter and regulator capacity, calculating pressure and demand requirements for new services, and assessing district regulators.\nDetermines the size and location of backbone gas and electric equipment using knowledge of infrastructure design and construction.\nReviews designs for new services and advises the proper protective equipment and system configuration that are required to serve the additional load.\nCreates engineering models to perform system analyses, including system stability, contingency planning, and load and capacity forecasting.\nPerforms engineering calculations and analysis, including load flow, pressure drop, Btu factors, system looping, meter and regulator capacities, and reinforcement studies.\nCalculates short circuit currents and performs fault current analysis to determine size, setting, and location of protective devices.\nResponsible for balancing load between substations to prevent equipment overload and alleviate capacity constraints.\nPerforms interconnection analyses of motors, DERs, redundant services, and other sensitive loads to identify the impacts to the system. Determines necessary service upgrades and coordinates with project stakeholders.\nApplies different statistical analysis techniques to various datasets.\nProduces cost estimates on various projects and monitors costs as projects proceed.\nDetermines easement requirements for infrastructure and coordinates acquisition with the Right Of Way Department.\nCollaborates with other engineers, consulting engineering firms, and contractors for the design and construction of city-gate meter and regulator stations, district laterals, main and service lines, and related facility designs.\nCoordinates planned system expansions and improvements from the five-year construction work plan with project stakeholders.\nManages system power factor to ensure compliance with ERCOT nodal protocols.\nPrepares reports related to standard reliability indices to benchmark and prioritize distribution circuits for upgrades.\nCoordinates system capacity allocations with customer load estimates and construction schedules from the Business Development Department.\nAdvises Customer Services and Billing Departments on technical matters concerning energy usage and demand.\nCollects field data necessary to maintain system model accuracy.\nDevelops and maintains a working knowledge of Texas Railroad Commission and Public Utility Commission of Texas regulations and rules, as well as local codes and ordinances.\nDevelops and maintains working knowledge industry codes, including NFPA, NESC, IEEE, and NEMA.\nComplies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.\nComplies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.\nSecondary Position Responsibilities\nDevelops and maintains a thorough knowledge and recognition of construction units, specifications, requirements, and construction practices.\nDevelops and maintains a thorough knowledge of the equipment specifications for gas and electric infrastructure.\nStrives for excellence and process improvement on a consistent basis.\nAdvise Designers, Staking Techs, and Project Managers with knowledge and understanding of infrastructure design and construction.\nAttends industry conferences and trainings to stay abreast of the latest developments related to gas and electric distribution safety, efficiency, and reliability.\nReviews designs, construction records, and inspection reports for accuracy.\nAttends regularly scheduled safety meetings and completes monthly online topics.\nAttends professional development conferences, webinars and workshops as directed.\nCommunicates with team members, project stakeholders, Members, and customers in a timely and professional manner.\nAttends Business Development and/or Developer appointments as required.\nAssures that all safety precautions, procedures, and rules are followed.\nMaintains accurate and detailed work records that can be easily referenced.\nMaintains company provided tools and equipment in proper working condition.\nOperates company vehicles in a safe manner.\nStays informed concerning all development activities within the CoServ service area of interest.\nAttends Smith Driving, CPR, and other CoServ required training.\nAttends CoServ University required training.\nAbility to travel, when necessary for business and training.\nAbility to work flexible or extended hours as needed or directed.\nPerforms other duties and activities as directed.\nPosition Requirements\nBachelor of Science from an ABET accredited university in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.\nEducation, Experience, and Certifications Preferred\n2 years’ experience in electric utility power distribution.\nEngineer In Training certification.\nSkills and Abilities Required\nExperience using ESRI and ARC FM mapping software.\nExperience using Synergi Gas network modeling software.\nSkilled in developing and delivering oral and written presentations.\nAbility to work both independently with minimal supervision as well as in teams.\nKnowledge of Engineering Analysis software, such as Milsoft WindMil, ETAP, CYME, etc.\nKnowledgeable about CIS and MDM systems.\nWorking knowledge of 16 TAC Part 1 and 49 CFR Part 192 relating to pipeline safety regulations\nAbility to work under deadlines and to solve problems effectively.\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.\nDevelop a working knowledge of the company’s service area, distribution system, and system construction.\nDevelop a working knowledge of Company’s tariff policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.\nHave basic skills in the operation and functions of computers including, but not limited to, Windows applications, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.\nSkills and Abilities Preferred\nNone\nPhysical Requirements\nWorks both in the office, remotely, and field 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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","datePosted":"2026-07-20T12:40:01.556Z","dateModified":"2026-07-20T12:40:01.556Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Coserv","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Corinth","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f8f717d8e8bb5ee533f46dae"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f8f717d8e8bb5ee533f46dae"}}