As a testament to the quality of this program the largest power company in Texas (ONCOR) heavily recruits ENMU graduates. For the last three years, ONCOR has visited the campus of ENMU and conducted on-site interviews of our EET students for possible employment. They visited the campus in early March of 2016 and interviewed 10 junior and senior EET students for positions with their company. Nine of the ENMU EET students were selected to join ONCOR following a two-month internship this summer.
The HSI STEM office, designed to assist STEM majors, helped prepare the EET students for their job interviews as well as assisted with writing their resumes. The STEM office also provides funds for undergraduate students to get hands-on experience in the EET lab.
Lori Brunsen, Robin May and Laurie Jacoby held mock interviews with the students to prepare them for the ONCOR interview process. The EET advisor, Dr. Hamid Allamehzadeh, prepared the students for the interview by asking them technical questions they may encounter.
ONCORs manager and recruiter said “all students were fully prepared for their job interview and I was very impressed with their answers during the job interview.”
This relationship with ONCOR is very beneficial to the EET program as it provides about a 90 percent placement rate for the EET graduates from ENMU. ONCOR pays very well with a starting salary of 68K, benefits, a 401k and retirement. According to ONCORs manager, the EET graduates will make about 88K within two years and will receive up to $12,000 a year to continue their education and attend graduate school while they are working for the company.
This semester, the ENMU group is working on a solar-powered, voice-activated golf cart. This project was funded by ENMU STEM grant for spring 2016. STEM office staffs, Robin May, Lori Brunsen and Lauri Jacoby, have been providing logistic support for the project.
EET students Aaron Dumars, Alan Garcia, Jinaru Deng, Kevin Krum and Mat Johnson have been working on this project since the beginning of the semester. Initially, they tried to order a golf cart form China, however, due to custom regulations had to cancel the order.
Oncor Energy Interview
Interviews for Top Jobs at Oncor Electric Delivery
Intern Interview
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Oncor Electric Delivery
Interview
Great! Friendly recruit staff that seemed genuinely interested in finding good fits for the company. Kept me up to date throughout the interview process. Interview was mostly information about the company and getting to know me.
- What was a technical problem you’ve overcome? What are you looking for in an internship?
Electrical Engineer Interview
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Oncor Electric Delivery (College Station, TX) in Jan 2021
Interview
Me and one other hiring official held a Zoom meeting for an informational discussion. The official also went to my college so it made it pretty smooth to talk to them about the situation I was in.
- “So, tell me about yourself.”
Entry Level Electrical Engineer Interview
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Oncor Electric Delivery
Interview
I applied online through my school’s job site and also talked to recruiters at my school’s career fair. It was mostly an in person screening (pre pandemic). Most of the questions were non technical questions with some technical questions being added in there. The interviewers were friendly. My biggest gripe was the lack of communication after the interview. I tried emailed and contacting the recruiters after the interview to see where I stood and I got no reply.
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PEOPLE POWER EVERYTHING WE DO
While electricity runs through thousands of miles of power lines across our state, it is our exceptional people that truly empower Oncor. They make a difference every day—to our company, to the communities where we live and work, and to millions of Texans. At Oncor, careers arent simply jobs—they are challenging, rewarding, and purpose-driven pursuits. We are fortunate to be the employer of choice for many talented individuals. In return, we do our best to nurture, encourage, and empower their professional growth and success. We do this through programs designed to attract, reward and retain great people. Just as importantly, we are committed to initiatives that ensure Oncor is inclusive and boasts a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission.
Oncor supports students and rising professionals as they pursue their career goals. In partnership with academic institutions and community organizations, Oncors internship opportunities provide valuable experience, encouragement and mentorship from established team members. As a learning organization devoted to innovation, acquiring new knowledge and skills is part of our employee culture. Youll find your Oncor colleagues eager to share their advice, wisdom and experience with the next generation of energy professionals and learn from you in the process.
Oncor proudly recruits veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. From distribution and transmission operations personnel to technology and other support functions, the knowledge, expertise, and selfless teamwork of veterans prove valuable to our operations that keep the lights on for more than 13 million Texans.
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Our people are trusted advisors and passionate advocates for the communities we serve. Through our community service programs, company sponsorships, volunteerism, and educational outreach initiatives, youll find us working shoulder-to-shoulder with residents to lay the groundwork for strong communities and healthy living.
Oncor understands that the success of our company is directly tied to the well-being of our people. Our Live Well enrichment program provides Oncor employees with resources they need to live their best life—at home and at work. Designed to nurture a better work-life balance, Live Well helps individuals find ways to fulfill their personal and career goals. Connecting in meaningful ways with their families, coworkers, and community fosters a powerful spirit of togetherness in Oncor employees that translates into good things that make life truly rewarding.
As the state’s largest transmission and distribution service provider, we don’t just serve Texas, we live here too. Your neighborhoods and communities are our neighborhoods and communities. We are committed to doing our part to help them stay strong and vibrant. Through volunteer efforts, corporate partnerships and company sponsorships, the people of Oncor are proud to be part of events that support physical fitness, education, and healthy living for everyone.
The strength of our company is directly linked to the strength of the people who make up our world-class workforce. As a result, we are committed to creating an inclusive organization that reflects the full measure of diversity celebrated across the Lone Star State. Through our Power of Diversity program, Oncor has implemented Employee Resource Groups within the company to focus on creating a workplace that thrives on inclusion, leveraging our workforces unique ideas and backgrounds to ensure we attract, retain, and empower great people. Those people, united by Oncor’s mission to serve 13 million diverse Texans, ensure we continue to thrive, grow, and meet the energy challenges of tomorrow.
As an unfaltering advocate for the robust economic development and prosperity of communities across Texas, Oncor champions small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities. Endorsed and supported by the highest levels of Oncor management, our Supplier Diversity initiative transforms this commitment into action. Through innovative programs designed to attract and promote partnership with many diverse suppliers, Oncor strives to help more businesses enjoy the positive benefits of Texas’ enviable economic landscape.
Helping empower bright young minds is just one way Oncor loves serving our communities. Through our Secondary Outreach Program, Oncor employees volunteer at area schools, helping students build the critical science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills that are vital to our nation’s workforce. Along with volunteering in classrooms, speaking at Career Day events, sponsoring robotics teams, and hosting high school STEM-related organizations, Oncor employees also serve on boards, steer educational programs, and support partnerships with educational organizations throughout our service territories.
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