Mgr Communication Engineering
 CPS Energy | |
 United States, Texas, San Antonio | |
 Jun 27, 2025 | |
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Mgr Communication Engineering Date: Jun 26, 2025 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! Pay Grade
18 Position Summary
The Manager of Communications Engineering is responsible for overseeing of engineering, technical and administrative staff in support of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber-optic cable infrastructure, electronics associated with providing lit-fiber mission-critical Operational Technology (OT) data communications, and network infrastructure. They will regularly interface with internal (EDS, ESMO, Power Gen, Transmission, Distribution, System Ops, etc.) & external (CoSA, SAPD, SAFD, VIA, etc.) partners to manage project activity and develop new solutions related to data transport needs. The Manager of Communications Engineering will be responsible for ensuring that we remain in NERC compliance and will participate in NERC audits as relates to communications responsibilities. They are responsible for developing staff training plans and overall talent development within the department to ensure competencies keep up with changing technologies and to foster professional growth. They will provide strategic input into ways to further enhance our ability to provide highly reliable, cost effective services to internal and external partners. Deadline to apply: 7/10/25 Tasks and Responsibilities
Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Understanding of operational needs, business acumen and expectations as they relate to generation and delivery of gas and electric services to the general public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manger to diverse audiences.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills - confidence in delivering information publicly to all levels of employees.
Ability to handle complex assignments, be a self-starter, be able to meet goals and deadlines on own initiative with minimum supervision.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Effective time management skills. Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
Developing Talent
Managing Resources
Championing Customer Needs
Managing Performance
Prioritizing and Organizing Work Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field or from an accredited institution. Required Certifications Working Environment
Work is performed indoors & outdoors. Manual dexterity, talking, hearing, & repetitive motion. Use of computing equipment, telephone, & printer/copier.
Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather (i.e., heat, cold, rain), noisy & dusty environment.
Field environments include working in close proximity of (and within) energized high voltage substations, outdoor switchyards, & inside power plants. In-town and out-of-town travel for meetings, training, & inter-utility work or other busi-related events. Physical Demands
Exerting up to 50 pds of force occasionally with or w/ accommodation, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and 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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