Engineer thru Senior Engineer- Transmission Management System/Smart Grid

Salary: $90,233 - $150,601
Close Date: 6/19/2026 at 3:00 pm
Relocation: No

About 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 million homes and businesses and operating more than 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

As an Engineer with the Transmission Management System (TMS)/Smart Grid team, you will develop concepts, strategy and tactical processes to create and sustain the operational data bases for the TMS/ Distribution Management System (DMS). These systems are the real time control tools for the Transmission and Distribution networks.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.  Directly or through others:

• Design, implement and maintain the TMS/DMS models.


• Troubleshoot and correct problems within the TMS/DMS models.


• Ensure that maintenance of these models is accurate, timely and in accordance with all applicable North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) protocols.


• Partner with TMS/DMS vendors on the implementation and testing of the system.

Skills

• Good experience and skills in the use of database applications.

Education

• Four year Engineering degree from an accredited University is required.


• Applicants with a NERC CIP certification are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• Applicants with experience with TMS/DMS modeling are encouraged to apply.

For Engineer

• Two years experience of significant work with databases.


• Applicants with  knowledge of TMS/DMS configuration (domains, servers and their functions) are encouraged to apply.


• Working knowledge of Inter-Control Center Communications (ICCP) -computer communication protocols.


• Working knowledge of power system model definitions.


• Functional knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) processing.

For Engineer Staff (in addition to the above)

• Four years experience of significant work with databases.


• Experience in the use of database applications.

For Engineer Sr (in addition to the above)

• Six years experience of significant work with databases.


• Applicants with experience with TMS/DMS modeling are encouraged to apply.


• Good knowledge of utility operations, utility equipment, and design and construction techniques that produce the electric grid.

Measures of Success

• Processes will be developed and procedures established to facilitate the creation, updating, and maintenance of all TMS/DMS databases.


• Adequate tools are developed and maintained for the support staff to create and maintain all TMS/DMS databases and do so in a manner that is compliant with all regulatory requirements.


• Provide support to the TMS/DMS staff.


• Provide input to T&D services management regarding staffing, system modifications, new products, and other relevant processes.

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.