Salary: $90,233 - $150,601Close Date: 9/17/2026 Relocation: NoAbout 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 4.1 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
Position SummaryAs an Engineer within our Distribution Planning team at Oncor, you'll perform technical system studies, develop and prepare recommendations, assisting fi eld personnel in solving operational issues and communicating action plans to appropriate personnel and entities. Our Distribution Planning team is responsible for the orderly and economic expansion of the electric substations and distribution system to meet present and future demand while providing high quality, reliable electric service at a competitive cost.
Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesDirectly or through others, the incumbent: - Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the electric delivery system that are used to simulate the operation of the electric delivery system.
- Prepare cost effective system expansion plans using good engineering practices.
- Resolve electric system issues and effectively communicate detailed documentation and plans of a complex design with other work groups.
- Incorporate employee and public safety as a priority into the design and operation of all projects.
- Effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy and reliability.
- Develop new processes and tools that benefit the group in the analysis of the electric system and multiple large data sets of historical operating conditions.
- Promote environmental responsibility, corporate citizenship, and ethical conduct while setting a standard of excellence.
- Maintain a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system.
- Work independently and be able to train and coach newer less experienced engineers.
- Ability to apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem, and to effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard, or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures.
- Perform power flow studies using software including creating and maintaining underlying databases.
- Maintain a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
Skills- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word and Excel with Visual Basic Applications (VBA) skills.
- Technical decision making, good interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Software Automation and Scripting.
- Ability to lead, direct, train and motivate others
- Ability to manage processes, procedures, and programs.
Education and Experience:- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or other related Engineering degree is required.
- Applicants that are a registered Professional Engineer in Texas are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with experience in the electric utility industry are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the requirements listed above, each job level has the below requirements:
Engineer
- Two years of applicable experience is required. Electric utility experience preferred.
- Ability to work with moderate supervision.
Staff Engineer
- Four years of applicable experience is required. Electric utility experience preferred.
- Ability to work as an individual contributor, team member or team leader.
Senior Engineer
- Six years of applicable experience is required. Electric utility experience preferred.
- Ability to lead, direct, train and motivate others.
Measure of Success- Willing and able to participate in training of other engineers.
- Compliance with applicable standards, protocols and Oncor Safety guides.
- Demonstrates growth in knowledge of subject matter covered in Transmission, Substation, or Planning Standards.
- Demonstrates ability to interface with external and internal business partners in a professional manner.
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.
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