Engineering Associate 1
 CPS Energy | |
 United States, Texas, San Antonio | |
 Mar 18, 2026 | |
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Engineering Associate 1 Date: Mar 17, 2026 Location: Company: 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: March 25, 2026 11:59pm Pay Grade
12 Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level Position Summary
The Research and Innovation Engineering Associate is a strategy and stakeholder-oriented role that supports CPS Energy's ability to identify, evaluate, and advance the technologies and initiatives that will define the next generation of the utility. This position is primarily about influence, relationship-building, and strategic judgment. The Associate operates at the intersection of CPS Energy's business units, external technology partners, peer utilities, and academic and industry research institutions, serving as a connector who understands enough about how an electric power grid works to ask the right questions and engage the right people, and enough about business and strategy to help shape how CPS Energy decides where to invest. The role is responsible for helping develop and implement the frameworks, processes, and partnerships through which CPS Energy evaluates and commits to new technologies and strategic initiatives. Tasks and Responsibilities
Strategy, Frameworks, and Investment Decisions Minimum Skills
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 Competencies
Manages Ambiguity
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Drives Vision and Purpose
Drive for Results Minimum Education
Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university Required Certifications
Working Environment
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.
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