We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
Deadline to Apply: April 12, 2026
12/14/16
**Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level**
The Engineering Associate supports the safe, reliable, and cost-effective, round-the-clock operation of generation, 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. The role emphasizes power quality and reliability by monitoring system performance, analyzing disturbances, and implementing solutions to enhance overall system reliability. Responsibilities include performing outage analytics, conducting root cause and trend analysis, and tracking reliability metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce outage frequency and duration. The position also involves troubleshooting system issues, evaluating equipment performance in both field and operational settings, supporting maintenance and reliability programs, and contributing to process improvements that enhance overall system resilience and efficiency while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and proceduresAbility to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projectsEffective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organizationAbility to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectivelyAbility to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessaryAbility to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permitsAbility to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of TexasProficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Manages AmbiguityCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDrives Vision and PurposeDrive for Results
Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
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.
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.
Established in 1860, CPS Energy is the nation’s largest community-owned provider of electric and natural gas services. We provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced services to more than 950,000 electric and over 389,000 natural gas customers in San Antonio and portions of seven adjoining counties.
Our customers’ combined energy bills rank among the lowest of the nation’s 20 largest cities while generating $9.6 billion in revenue for the City of San Antonio over the last 80 years. Our Vision 2027 strategic plan is designed to guide CPS Energy through rapid transformational change in our city. As a trusted and reliable community partner, we continuously focus on job creation, economic development, and educational investment.
We are powered by our skilled workforce, whose commitment to the community is demonstrated through our employees’ volunteerism, our community engagement efforts, and programs aimed at bringing value and assistance to our customers.
