Engineer thru Senior Engineer - Scada Automation

Salary Range: $90,233 - $150,601
Relocation:  No

About Us 

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)  Automation is responsible for the oversight of the Distribution Automation system, and the Distribution SCADA system.  This includes the automated switching program, communicating fault indicators, and the automated capacitor control program. We assist various groups with the design and implementation of automation, protection & control, and SCADA for Oncor’s overhead and underground systems, as well as the Downtown Networks and large commercial installations such as Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, Texas Rangers Stadium, and AT&T Stadium.  This job entails providing 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, and such that when electrical faults occur they are quickly removed from the system.  This job will also provide direct technical support to region and district Transmission & Distribution organizations. This position could entail support responsibilities during storm events that require after-hours time.                                          

This position offers a challenging and rewarding career growth opportunity for a motivated engineer interested in increasing their breadth of understanding of Oncor’s distribution business.  Ideal candidates possess the ability to approach new problems logically, and are highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, supporting several clients.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 office days minimum, based in our 777 Main St – Fort Worth location. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please review the “education & experience” section for more details regarding each level.

Key Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.  Directly or through others, the incumbent:

• Comply with Oncor’s safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform QA (Quality Assurance) and QC (Quality Control) on the design, at various stages, of a Distribution Automation program.
• Plan and monitor reliability improvements pertaining to Distribution Automation.
• Continually look for new innovations that will improve the Distribution Automation and SCADA system.
• Manage the automated capacitor control program on the distribution system
• Utilize cognitive analytics to assist in developing innovative solutions to improve system reliability and safety.
• Compile and summarize information necessary for operational planning and root cause analysis.
• Requires good analytical skills for root cause failure investigations on system malfunctions/failures.
• Analyze and manage the installation and operation of SCADA devices.
• Assist with the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting and efficient utilization of various communication networks such as radio, cellular, and fiber.
• Assist with the design and implementation of SCADA information within the OMS (Outage Management System) system.
• Development and optimization of processes and workflows, including developing procedures for craft and technical groups.
• Understanding of the electrical design, application, and testing of microprocessor protective relaying and SCADA systems.
• Understanding of relay coordination methodologies and applicable software tools.
• Understanding of Oncor’s various databases and schema within.
• Become proficient with Oncor protective schemes and the proper application of the schemes.
• Become proficient at conducting feasibility studies, facility studies, protective relaying system design studies.
• Effectively manage a significant number of assignments while maintaining work quality, reliability, and volume.
• Assists in the development and training programs for Distribution Protection & Control (P&C) technical and Distribution Operations Center (DOC) progression programs and serves as primary liaison with training workgroups at Oncor.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
• Represent Oncor in industry organizations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.

Experience

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

• 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.

Engineer

• Two years of experience in the electric utility or Telecom industry is required.

Staff Engineer

• Four years of experience in the electric utility or Telecom industry is required.

Senior Engineer

• Six years of experience in the electric utility or Telecom industry is required.
• Applicants with a Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Texas are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and Skills

Applicants with the following knowledge are encouraged to apply:

• Knowledge in data analytics, logic development and statistical forecasting.
• Knowledge with Logical Programming (PLC, Boolean), Oracle, Structured Query Language (SQL), XML (Extensible Markup Language) and/or Python.
• Knowledge of the design and architecture of IP (Internet Protocol) Networks: Radio Frequency (RF), and/or fiber networks.
• Knowledge of Distributed Network Protocol (DNP) and Modbus protocols.

Engineer

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the Distribution and Transmission electrical systems and design.
• Knowledge of distribution asset control systems, and protective relaying schemes.
• With moderate supervision, Ability to create design documents, technical manuals, and/or procedures is preferred.

Staff Engineer

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint with ability to use VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) in Excel.
• Utilize programming languages to automate processes.
• Very proficient knowledge of the Distribution and/or Transmission electrical systems and design.
• Very proficient knowledge of distribution asset control systems, and protective relaying schemes.
• With moderate supervision, Ability to create design documents, technical manuals, and/or procedures.

Senior Engineer

• Very proficient knowledge of the Distribution and/or Transmission electrical systems and design.
• Very proficient knowledge of distribution asset control systems, and protective relaying schemes.
• With minimal supervision, ability to create design documents, technical manuals, and/or procedures.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Measures of Success

• Applicants with knowledge of electric Transmission or Distribution infrastructure are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrate ownership of projects and high level of knowledge in multiple relevant areas of focus within Oncor.
• Ability to work independently and on a team. As well as working with people of divergent backgrounds.
• Must be flexible and have organizational skills to handle diverse types of work.
• Must effectively work across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex subject matter to vendors and Oncor Electric Delivery employees.

Benefits:    

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:  

• 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 for 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

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.