Engineer thru Senior Engineer (Transmission Planning)

As an Engineer within our Transmission Planning team at Oncor, you’ll perform engineering studies of Oncor’s transmission system in the areas of dynamic stability, steady-state power flow, electromagnetic transients (EMT), small signal stability, and other technical studies essential for the reliable and optimized operation of the Oncor transmission system.

Requirements

• Conduct studies in support of Oncor’s system reliability, including steady-state, transient stability, transfer capability, short circuit, and EMT analyses.
• Provide technical support to various teams through detailed studies, comprehensive reports, and active participation in relevant meetings.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify project needs, optimize system reliability, and address transmission system deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain accurate dynamic stability models within our transmission network, including models for load, undervoltage and underfrequency load shedding schemes, and dynamic reactive devices.
• Contribute to our efforts to comply with NERC and ERCOT’s Geomagnetic Disturbance standards and requirements, ensuring the system is prepared for and resilient against geomagnetic events.
• Contribute to the development of transmission plans and ERCOT Regional Planning Group submittals, supporting the reliable and optimized operation of the transmission system.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, Federal Energy Reliability Council (FERC), and ERCOT requirements by creating, maintaining, and managing supporting evidence for NERC standards.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with industry colleagues such as peer utility staff, ERCOT staff, and other stakeholders to effectively resolve issues of common need and interest.
• Actively participate in ERCOT and NERC working groups and task forces, contributing expertise to guide industry practices and ensure Oncor’s compliance with relevant standards.

Benefits

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