Engineer thru Senior Engineer - Scada Automation

About the role

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business headquartered in Dallas. The company operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, serving nearly 4 million homes and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Distribution Automation system and the Distribution SCADA system.
• Assist various groups with the design and implementation of automation, protection & control, and SCADA for Oncor’s overhead and underground systems, as well as Downtown Networks and large commercial installations like DFW Airport, Texas Rangers Stadium, and AT&T Stadium.
• Provide relay settings and/or SCADA configurations that conform to Company protection philosophies to establish complete situational awareness for the Distribution Operations Centers (DOCs) and field personnel, ensuring quick removal of electrical faults from the system.
• Offer direct technical support to region and district Transmission & Distribution organizations, including support during storm events.
• Manage the automated capacitor control program on the distribution system.
• Utilize cognitive analytics to develop innovative solutions to improve system reliability and safety.
• Compile and summarize information necessary for operational planning and root cause analysis.
• Analyze and manage the installation and operation of SCADA devices.
• Aid in the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and efficient utilization of various communication networks such as radio, cellular, and fiber.
• Design and optimize processes and workflows, including developing procedures for craft and technical groups.
• Understand and apply microprocessor protective relaying and SCADA systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, facility studies, and protective relaying system design studies.
• Manage a significant number of assignments while maintaining work quality, reliability, and volume.
• Develop and train programs for Distribution Protection & Control (P&C) and Distribution Operations Center (DOC) progression programs, and serve as the primary liaison with training workgroups at Oncor.
• Represent Oncor in industry organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Power flow modeling and transmission system planning experience using PSS/E or PowerWorld.
• Project management, design, operation, and planning of transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Experience in the electric utility or Telecom industry.
• Knowledge in data analytics, logical programming, SQL, XML, Python, IP networks, DNP, Modbus protocols, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to create design documents, technical manuals, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Two years of experience in the electric utility or Telecom industry for Engineer positions.
• Four years of experience in the electric utility or Telecom industry for Staff Engineer positions.
• Six years of experience in the electric utility or Telecom industry for Senior Engineer positions.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Texas is preferred.

Skills

• Data analytics, logical programming, SQL, XML, Python.
• Knowledge of IP networks, RF, fiber networks, DNP, Modbus protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and VBA.
• Understanding of the Distribution and Transmission electrical systems and design.
• Knowledge of distribution asset control systems and protective relaying schemes.
• Ability to create design documents, technical manuals, and procedures.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• Student debt program for 401(k) match.
• 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, and appliance purchase plan.