Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Job Description
CPS Energy is a leading public energy utility company serving over 3,500 dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to power and improve the communities in which we live. Committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric and gas services, CPS Energy is a cornerstone of community progress, growth, and sustainability. Our diverse workforce includes engineers, power plant managers, electricians, accountants, risk analysts, and much more, all united by the common goal to enhance the quality of life for the residents and businesses we serve. At CPS Energy, we embrace innovation, collaboration, and responsibility in the delivery of our services, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of a dynamic energy landscape while maintaining our commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
The Senior Engineer position at CPS Energy plays a critical role in the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. This full-time role is classified under Pay Grade 17, with the placement potentially adjusted based on qualifications. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering oversight and technical leadership involved in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of diverse systems including power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution networks, gas systems, and control centers. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability and economic performance of the systems that deliver essential energy services to customers around the clock.
This role involves supporting complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. The Senior Engineer will partner with teams spanning generation, transmission, distribution, gas, forecasting, finance, regulatory, and operations to evaluate large sets of technical data, support long-range system planning, and develop actionable recommendations. Success in this role demands a professional who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, building new processes, and shaping innovative programs to respond to evolving industry needs. The work environment demands versatility, with both indoor and outdoor responsibilities, occasional travel, and the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours when necessary.
As a trusted subject matter expert, this position will guide, mentor, and train junior engineers while overseeing complex projects that impact safety, timeline, cost, and reliability. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget, overseeing major engineering programs, providing technical input into evolving programs, and preparing clear, data-informed presentations for leadership and stakeholders. The Senior Engineer is also expected to identify risks and opportunities within interconnected energy systems and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and value to customers.
CPS Energy values a collaborative and communicative working style and prioritizes professional development and continuous education. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering principles, demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently, and effective interpersonal skills to work across departments and with diverse teams. This position requires Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution. Preferred qualifications include transmission engineering experience and a master’s degree.
At CPS Energy, our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration without discrimination based on any protected status. If you are ready to join a company where your engineering expertise contributes to lasting community impact and you thrive in a challenging, evolving environment, we invite you to apply for the Senior Engineer position today. The application remains open until filled, reflecting our ongoing commitment to finding the right candidate who embodies our values and technical excellence.
The Senior Engineer position at CPS Energy plays a critical role in the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. This full-time role is classified under Pay Grade 17, with the placement potentially adjusted based on qualifications. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering oversight and technical leadership involved in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of diverse systems including power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution networks, gas systems, and control centers. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability and economic performance of the systems that deliver essential energy services to customers around the clock.
This role involves supporting complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. The Senior Engineer will partner with teams spanning generation, transmission, distribution, gas, forecasting, finance, regulatory, and operations to evaluate large sets of technical data, support long-range system planning, and develop actionable recommendations. Success in this role demands a professional who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, building new processes, and shaping innovative programs to respond to evolving industry needs. The work environment demands versatility, with both indoor and outdoor responsibilities, occasional travel, and the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours when necessary.
As a trusted subject matter expert, this position will guide, mentor, and train junior engineers while overseeing complex projects that impact safety, timeline, cost, and reliability. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget, overseeing major engineering programs, providing technical input into evolving programs, and preparing clear, data-informed presentations for leadership and stakeholders. The Senior Engineer is also expected to identify risks and opportunities within interconnected energy systems and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and value to customers.
CPS Energy values a collaborative and communicative working style and prioritizes professional development and continuous education. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering principles, demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently, and effective interpersonal skills to work across departments and with diverse teams. This position requires Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution. Preferred qualifications include transmission engineering experience and a master’s degree.
At CPS Energy, our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration without discrimination based on any protected status. If you are ready to join a company where your engineering expertise contributes to lasting community impact and you thrive in a challenging, evolving environment, we invite you to apply for the Senior Engineer position today. The application remains open until filled, reflecting our ongoing commitment to finding the right candidate who embodies our values and technical excellence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
- Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Comprehensive engineering experience
- Ability to effectively oversee design work of employees and contractors
- Technical expert on engineering principles, practices and procedures of varied fields
- Ability to oversee major engineering projects, programs and or initiatives with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills focused on understanding customer needs and developing resolution
- Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style
- Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits
- Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
- Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Comprehensive engineering experience
- Ability to effectively oversee design work of employees and contractors
- Technical expert on engineering principles, practices and procedures of varied fields
- Ability to oversee major engineering projects, programs and or initiatives with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills focused on understanding customer needs and developing resolution
- Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
- Transmission engineering experience preferred
- Master’s degree from an accredited university preferred
Job Duties
- Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
- Exhibits the highest level of engineering judgment/technical expertise and may include limited supervisor responsibilities
- Decisions may have significant impact on timeline, cost, safety, or reliability
- Coaches and mentors junior engineers
- Ensures the on-time, on-budget quality delivery of projects
- Deals with content that is substantially complex with diverse issues and problems
- Assignments are typically in the form of broad goals or areas of responsibility
- Provides demonstrated ability to train other engineers on technical issues related to the research, design, development, testing and analysis of engineering assignments
- Provides input and/or assists with the review and evaluation of lower level personnel
- May sign and seal own engineering work and engineering work prepared by staff under his/her oversight
- Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
- Support cross-functional planning initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, operations, forecasting, finance, and other business units to evaluate system needs and identify engineering solutions
- Analyzes technical, operational, and planning data to support long-range infrastructure strategies, capital investment prioritization, and system performance improvement efforts
- Helps develop, refine, and document processes, assumptions, methodologies, and recommendations in support of new or evolving engineering and planning programs
- Provides engineering input into complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives where requirements, processes, or program structure may be developing in real time
- Prepares technical analyses, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and cross functional partners to support informed decision making
- Identifies risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across interconnected systems and recommends practical actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and value to customers
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