Position Description:
This position serves as a subject matter expert in the Project Management team supporting Transmission and Substation Engineering and Construction. The Project Management team is responsible for managing and coordinating the Capital Improvement Project portfolio for Austin Energy. While a solid understanding of the equipment, design, and operation of these electrical assets is beneficial, the majority of the issues encountered are not specific to supplying electrical power. An aptitude and willingness to learn the electric utility industry including understanding design, operation, and maintenance are required. Working knowledge and a solid understanding of the following are essential to the project management success of every project: City finance processes, local and state permitting processes and requirements, easement acquisition processes, and interface with other city departments and governmental agencies.
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:
- Power System Engineer $41.70 – $54.21
- Power System Engineer Senior $47.75 – $62.07
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Work Schedule:
- Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
- Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
- Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
Fair Labor Standards Act:
This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.
Work Location:
This position may offer the ability to work remotely. Ability to work remotely is not a guarantee, and may be adjusted in the future depending on the work group needs and adherence to Austin Energy Telework Policy.
