Engineering Associate

Engineering Associate 1

Date: Feb 10, 2025

Location:
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company:
CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Final date to receive applications:
May 19, 2025

Power Generation:
Calaveras Power Plant

Location:

San Antonio, Tx

Pay Grade

12

** Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level**

Position Summary

The 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 across disciplines. Responsibilities within engineering disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: for mechanical engineering, the oversight of systems such as turbines, boilers, and pumps;

for civil engineering, the design and maintenance of infrastructure including roads, bridges, and buildings; and for electrical engineering, the management of systems and components such as transmission lines, substations, and control centers. 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 Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks efficiently under direct supervision, adhering to established procedures and industry standards.
• Manage tasks with minimal financial oversight, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and budget adherence.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal work processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyze information to support internal and external customer needs, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all technical reports and documentation.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and regulatory changes.
• Manage project and process improvement initiatives, applying problem-solving skills and engineering principles to drive efficiency and quality in all projects.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects

Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organization

Ability to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectively

Ability to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessary

Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits

Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.

Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of Texas

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers
• Broad knowledge with mechanical, civil, and electrical systems, favorable to experience in power generation systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, power systems, control systems, and circuit design.
• Basic to…