Engineer Associate thru Engineer Consulting-Transmission Management System/Smart Grid

Oncor Electric Delivery • Dallas, TX

3h

About The Position

This Engineer will develop concepts, strategy and tactical processes to create and sustain the operational data bases for the Transmission Management System (TMS)/ Distribution Management System (DMS). These systems are the real time control tools for the Transmission and Distribution networks.

Requirements

• Programming skills with Structured query language (SQL) and scripting language is required.
• Four year Engineering degree from an accredited University is required for all.
• Knowledge in Power System Analysis & Operation is required.
• Applicants must have or be able to attain North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certification.
• Two years experience of significant work with databases is required.
• NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) certification required.
• Working knowledge of Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP)
• Working knowledge of power system model definitions.
• Functional knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Aquisition) processing.
• Six years experience of significant work with databases is required.
• NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) certification required.
• Good knowledge of utility operations, utility equipment, and design and construction techniques that produce the electric grid.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is required.
• Seven to Eight years experience of significant work with databases and minimum two years experience with TMS/DMS modeling is required.
• NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) certification required.
• Good knowledge of utility operations, utility equipment, and design and construction techniques that produce the electric grid.
• Advanced/expert knowledge of the TMS/DMS editors used to define the database, displays, and reports.
• Experienced knowledge of TMS/DMS configuration (domains, servers and their functions).
• Advanced knowledge of ICCP (computer communication protocols).
• Advanced knowledge of power system modeling (including CIM) and power system analysis.
• Moderate knowledge of SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) processing.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with knowledge in Transmission Management System (TMS), Transmission Network Application (TNA), Common Information Model (CIM), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Inter-Control Center Communications  Protocol (ICCP) are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with experience with TMS/DMS modeling are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with knowledge of TMS/DMS configuration (domains, servers and their functions) are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants that are registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain the TMS/DMS models.
• Troubleshoot and correct problems within the TMS/DMS models.
• Ensure that maintenance of these models is accurate, timely and in accordance with all applicable North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)  and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) protocols.
• Partner with TMS/DMS vendors on the implementation and testing of the system.
• Develop methodology for implementing new modeling and/or new operational requirements in the TMS/DMS models.
• Participate in corporate level activities to implement tools and processes for maintaining a high level of compatibility among models (operation, asset management, planning, system & protection, etc.).
• Lead corporate level activities to implement tools and processes for maintaining a high level of compatibility among models (operation, asset management, planning, system & protection, etc.).
• Represent corporate in industry standards committees or working groups.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level