Engineering Associate 1

Pay Grade 12 *Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level Deadline to apply: June 1st, 2026 Position Summary This position will be located at the Rio Nogales Power Plant (Seguin) The Engineering Associate position holds the responsibility for the safe, reliable, and economic round-the-clock operation of the generation, electric transmission, and distribution systems. Duties include Engineering responsibilities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation activities of our power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution system, gas systems, control centers and others. These Engineering duties may include continuous monitoring and balancing of energy flow and responding to system disturbances, along with all generation, distribution, and transmission activities that provide electric and gas services to customers Tasks and Responsibilities Utilizes established procedures and processes to perform assigned tasks under direct supervision Assisting with the development and implementation of internal work processes Assist with gathering information for both internal and external customers Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organization Ability to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectively Ability to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessary 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. Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of Texas Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling Preferred Qualifications Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Professional Engineers Basic experience with electric distribution or transmission systems Technical writing experience or college course work in technical writing Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation software Familiarity with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer software Experience with SAP and Work Manager software Required Certifications Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required. Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: CAD, Drafting, Construction, Power Plant, Technical Writer, Engineering, Technology, Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr CPS Energy