Power System Graduate Engineer (Distribution Asset Management)

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Power System Graduate Engineer (Distribution Asset Management)

City of Austin Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Power System Graduate Engineer (Distribution Asset Management)

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JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

What Makes the City of Austin Special?



By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

At Austin Energy, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to projects that directly impact the reliability and safety of the city’s power grid. You’ll work with a collaborative team, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to building a smarter, more resilient energy future for one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation.

Step into a key engineering role with Austin Energy’s Distribution Asset Management Team, where you’ll apply your expertise in electric utility design, electric distribution concepts, and project management to keep our power grid safe and reliable.

This position will be in close collaboration with colleagues across Engineering, Operations and Project Management, giving you the opportunity to prepare electric distribution system related cost estimates, engineering/feasibility reports, perform complex engineering calculations and analyze engineering problems. In this position, you’ll review pole inspection data to develop system improvements, manage distribution related projects and serve as a go-to resource for solving technical challenges.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy blending technical design with hands-on problem solving-and who want their work to make a direct impact on powering the City of Austin.

Job Description:

Power System Graduate Engineer

Purpose:

Under limited supervision designs, and assists in the design of electric utility system facilities, including: generation, electric substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, network systems, protection systems, supervisory control systems (SCADA), Energy Management, market operation and settlement systems, street lighting, and other electric system facilities. This position exists only in the Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery department of Austin Energy.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Minimum Qualifications:


Licenses and Certifications Required:


Preferred Qualifications:


Notes to Candidate:

Location:

2500 Montopolis, Austin, TX 78741

Days and Hours:

Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
40 Hour Work Week (Hybrid Available)

Salary:

$85,120 - $109,400 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

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.

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Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-03-16
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