Description
Job Description
Distribution Planning is responsible for the orderly and economic expansion of the electric substations and distribution system to meet present and future demand while providing high quality, reliable electric service at a competitive cost. As an Engineer at Oncor, you will perform technical system studies, develop and prepare recommendations, assist field personnel in solving operational issues and communicate action plans to appropriate personnel and entities.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Directly or through others, the incumbent will:
- Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the electric delivery system that are used to simulate the operation of the electric delivery system.
- Prepare cost effective system expansion plans using good engineering practices.
- Resolve electric system issues and effectively communicate detailed documentation and plans of a complex design with other work groups.
- Incorporate employee and public safety as a priority into the design and operation of all projects.
- Effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy and reliability.
- Develop new processes and tools that benefit the group in the analysis of the electric system and multiple large data sets of historical operating conditions.
- Promote environmental responsibility, corporate citizenship, and ethical conduct while setting a standard of excellence.
- Maintain a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system.
- Work independently and be able to train and coach newer less experienced engineers.
- Ability to apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem, and to effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard, or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures.
- Perform power flow studies including creating and maintaining underlying databases.
- Software Automation and Scripting is a plus.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
Skills
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word and Excel with VBA skills.
- Technical decision making, good interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership abilities, interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational acumen.
- High proficiency in PC skills such as, Excel, Power Point, Word, and Access.
- Inquisitive by nature, self-motivated.
- Team contributor.
- Successful in cross-functional or collaborative environments.
- Successful in time and project management.
- Applicants with knowledge of database development in SQL, web applications are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with knowledge of company standards, operations, policies and procedures are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with experience in the planning, modeling, design, project management, and construction of distribution projects are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
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22 Apr, 2026
