Planning Engineer

Location(s)

• Lubbock, Texas

Compensation

• $103,896 annually ($49.95/hour)

Position Summary

Design, manage, and support electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects while leading engineering efforts, coordinating with construction and operations teams, and improving the reliability, safety, and performance of utility infrastructure.

Job Function

• Design and manage transmission, distribution, street lighting, and substation projects.
• Perform system studies including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, protection coordination, and transformer sizing.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with construction, operations, customers, and stakeholders.
• Support distribution, substation, planning, SCADA, communications, and NERC/CIP initiatives.
• Supervise engineering staff and manage contracts.
• Respond to system emergencies and support restoration efforts.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Four or more years of electric distribution engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Knowledge of utility transmission, distribution, and substation engineering.
• Experience with CAD, GIS, SCADA, and engineering analysis software.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and supervise engineering staff.

Appealing Facts About Living in Lubbock, Texas

• Affordable cost of living compared to many Texas metro areas.
• Strong utility, engineering, and infrastructure career opportunities.
• Home to a major university with vibrant arts and sports.
• More than 250 days of sunshine each year.
• Convenient access to parks, wineries, and West Texas outdoor recreation.

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