Manager II, Distribution Engineering Support

Salary Range: $137,075- $182,767
Relocation: Yes
About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400+ cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers' modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.

Summary

This position provides engineering support to Oncor Distribution workgroups through a group of employees and contractors with expertise in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of Distribution facilities.

This role directs the creation, modification, and maintenance of Oncor distribution material specifications and construction standards. This role also leads the evaluation of new technologies and provides engineering support to internal stakeholders including Distribution Engineering, Distribution Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Regulatory, and Legal on an as-needed basis. Incumbent participates in industry and regulatory organizations to stay abreast of engineering and regulatory requirements, standards, and processes. This role directs the development, and continuous enhancement, of data driven technical analyses to identify and resolve reliability issues on the Distribution System.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

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

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions for this position
• Directs activities and resources to develop and maintain the Oncor distribution construction standards, material and equipment specifications, and construction estimating tools
• Directs the activities for, and provides planning leadership and budgetary oversight to, the Distribution Engineering Support organization
• Partners with Distribution stakeholders to develop, implement and communicate standards to ensure the proper balance between traditional approaches and progressive approaches
• Maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders, manufacturers and suppliers to ensure availability of materials and equipment that meets Oncor specifications
• Provides engineering support to Distribution Operations in areas such as root cause analysis of adverse incidents and assist Distribution Asset Management in the development of comprehensive asset management strategies
• Monitors and stays abreast of engineering and regulatory requirements, standards, and processes to ensure optimum design, installation, and operation of Oncor facilities
• Provides industry leadership and periodic on-site conference hosting support to engineering standards organizations such as IEEE, SEE, SWEDE and NESC
• Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and assists with process improvement initiatives
• Provides engineering support to Regulatory activities including rate case witness support
• Assists Oncor Legal with lawsuits by researching events, gathering facts, participating in internal strategy formulation, identifying witnesses, providing depositions and affidavits
• Develops Power Quality strategies and programs to ensure compliance with tariff requirements and to meet customer and Company needs
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements
• Continually evaluates priorities to ensure critical items are being addressed.
• Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new technological advances and assists with process improvement initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or science-related field is required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or other states is preferred

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in design, operation and/or project management with an electric utility organization.
• 1-3 years of experience in a management role within a utility.
• Experience with project scoping, estimating, budget tracking and application of electric system design and construction practices and concepts
• Experience building and establishing a team structure while developing cross functional collaboration to guide the team. Proven ability in developing communication strategies of organizational goals to stakeholders.

Skills

• Proven communication and team-building skills for effective interface with internal and external entities.
• Strong problem solving, conflict management and negotiation skills to research and provide solutions to complex issues, identify root causes and coordinate process improvements.
• Flexible, have organizational skills, and able to handle large volumes of work which requires setting priorities, directing work efforts and helping define full project requirements
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and requirements applicable to distribution line design and construction required.
• Knowledge and experience in distribution line and equipment design, construction, operations, and commissioning practices
• Must be flexible, have organizational skills, and multi-task skills to handle large volumes of work. This requires setting priorities and directing work efforts without having full project requirements known.
• Multi functionality skills to in influence changes and effectively work across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes. Capable of working with people of divergent back grounds.
• Proven prudent stewardship of Company resources while delivering maximum benefit.
• Proven leadership and demonstrated ability to promote Company position and initiatives.
• Ability to interface directly with high profile customers to develop mutually beneficial solutions

Measures of Success

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex subject matter and company issues to vendor and Oncor Electric Delivery employees.
• Technical development of direct reports measured by increased project complexity, responsibility, and independence
• Development and maintenance of strong collaborative relationships across Oncor, within the electric power industry and with key customers and suppliers
• Completes assignments on-time and within budget
• Outstanding safety record
• Effective attraction, maintenance, development, and retention of a proper work force
• Development and maintenance of comprehensive set of standards to meet future construction and maintenance needs.

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 $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)