Supervisor, River Operations Center
Austin, TX 78703
LCRA is looking for a Supervisor for our River Operations Center. We are located in Austin at the Redbud Center, on Lake Austin Blvd, overlooking the river. This leadership role coordinates and directs the activities of staff responsible for managing river operations for flood control and water supply in a dynamic work environment. Our passion is the stewardship of the water resources of the lower Colorado River. Come work with us!
Network System Engineer Sr
Austin, TX 78703
LCRA is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced senior-level network engineer to join a diverse team of individuals focused on routing and switching for WAN, LAN & Campus networks.
Engineering Intern IV
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA Transmission Reliability Engineering is seeking a summer engineering intern. The intern selected for this position will work alongside an experienced engineering team, having an opportunity to familiarize themselves with utility substation electrical equipment and developing useful tools within Microsoft’s Power Platform. They will also have an opportunity to develop and maintain SQL editor tools that assist in automating and visualizing large datasets of information directly tied to equipment health.
Students studying electrical, mechanical or computer science with interest in the electrical utility grid are encouraged to apply.
Ranger II
Bastrop, TX
LCRA is looking for a Ranger II to join our team. As part of the LCRA's Public Safety team, your expertise will contribute to protecting the people, assets, and interests of LCRA and the natural resources of Texas. LCRA Ranger’s focus on providing patrol, detection, and crime prevention of LCRA lands, waters, and facilities.
**Candidates must live within 45 minutes of the posted location.
Software Developer Principal (Oracle Utilities CCS / C2M / MDM)
Austin, TX 78703
LCRA, a rock- solid Austin based organization, is looking for an Oracle Utilities Certified CCS or C2M or MDM Developer to join our highly skilled Market Systems team, and to contribute providing meaningful, mission critical and vital services to communities in central Texas and across the state.
Data Center Administrator
Austin, TX 78703
LCRA is looking for a Data Center Administrator to help run multiple data centers. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for deploying new hardware, managing racks and data center equipment, and monitoring for potential issues. We are looking for someone who has experience working in data centers and performing basic troubleshooting of equipment and power, has experience terminating different media types and is comfortable working alone or with team members. You will have the opportunity to work in different locations and environments to help LCRA’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for Texans we serve.
Transmission Outage & Scheduler Sr
Austin, TX 78744
At LCRA, we are looking for a Transmission Outage and Schedule Coordinator Sr. to join our team! As a part of LCRA's Transmission Construction planning and estimating team, your primary task at a senior level is to review, coordinate and submit all assigned LCRA TSC and customer transmission voltage system outage requests to the System Operations Control Center (SOCC) for ERCOT approval- typically working on a portfolio of capital projects. This position applies in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve our services. You will have the opportunity to provide a new perspective to tackle complex problems, work independently with minimal guidance, act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may direct the work of other staff members as needed. Job duties include estimating capital projects, AJD’s and all other related transmission (TSC) projects.
Engineering Associate I - Power System Protection
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA is looking for a Systems Protection Engineer to join our team. As part of LCRA's Transmission Protection team, your primary task will be to develop protective relay settings, perform system coordination studies and to develop scope for capital improvement projects.
PeopleSoft Developer Sr
Austin, TX 78703
LCRA’s Solution Implementation team is looking for an experienced PeopleSoft Developer to join our team at LCRA. LCRA is a billion-dollar public enterprise that exists to improve the quality of life of the people of Texas through water stewardship, energy and community service, and we’ve been doing it since 1934. This role is integral to our team of technology professionals, based in Austin, Texas, where you will contribute to the design, development, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of our PeopleSoft application, delivering innovative software solutions to business challenges.
Our environment promotes teamwork across various disciplines and across various business areas ensuring that every team member contributes to LCRA's mission of serving central Texas.
Security Officer
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA is looking for a team player that is very customer service oriented. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work and exemplify LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity and focusing on safety. If you are looking to work in a great company, for amazing benefits and training and to be part of our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans, this is the job for you!
Category Manager Sr
Austin, TX 78744
2/07/2025
LCRA has an opportunity for a Sr. Category Manager to join our Supply Chain Team! On this team, you will set sourcing strategies, conduct sourcing events for complex categories, and negotiate contracts that meet business needs to limit risk and optimize value for LCRA.
Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygienist Intern
Austin, TX 78703
Do you want to experience what it is like to be part of a utility safety team? The Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking college students with strong safety and industrial hygiene background for the LCRA Safety & IH Intern Program. This is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose safety and industrial hygiene students to safety and health programs within the utility industry. Interns will become integral members of the LCRA Safety Services team throughout their entire placement. This is an opportunity to apply safety, health and industrial hygiene knowledge in a business environment.
Network Field Technician Sr (San Angelo)
San Angelo, TX
LCRA is hiring a Network Field Technician to join our team. As part of our Network Field team, you will be working with Routed Networks that traverse DWDM, Fiber Optic, LTE, and Microwave Radio transport systems. This role provides an opportunity to travel across Central Texas to various work sites with travel accommodations provided when necessary. You will be able to collaborate with a skilled team and provided valuable training through on-the-job experiences as well as formal training curriculum. If you are looking for a technically sophisticated and fulfilling work environment, then this is the career for you.
Note: Depending on experience, the ability to obtain an associate-level certification within the first 12 months of employment may be a consideration.
Operations Project Manager Sr
Austin, TX 78732
At LCRA, we are seeking to find a driven Senior Project Manager! This position would operate within PMO leading Water, Generation, Parks, and Facilities projects. We strive to enhance and build LCRA facilities leading to improving the lives of Texans! This position will be in the Operations PMO location based at LCRA's General Office Complex with physical projects located throughout LCRA's service area. This is a chance to lead a portfolio of projects that include high risk pivotal initiatives where your project management experience makes a quantifiable impact on LCRA's operations. Our ideal candidate would demonstrate effective teamwork which fosters collaboration, improves problem-solving, ultimately contributing to the overall success and growth of LCRA!
Data Visualization Analyst
Austin, TX 78703
Energy. Power. A job that is truly electric. Looking for these things to complement your love of data and problem solving? Then we should talk! LCRA’s Planning and Analysis group seeks a new team member to help us plan the future.
As an analyst you will learn about and work on Python one week, power plants and the grid the next, then data visualization and advocacy after that. You'll flex on programming and shine on communication. You’ll achieve a hybrid approach to energy economics, financial data, and visual tools. You’ll write code and build charts that explain Texas’s power last year, today, and tomorrow. We are the kind of folks who enhance life for Texans by setting the standard for excellence. We hope you are too!
Engineering Intern
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA Transmission Operations Engineering is looking for a summer or in-semester engineering intern. This position shall work with a high performing and experienced engineering team, and they will have an opportunity to perform complex power system analyses, such as load flows and contingency analysis. They will also have an opportunity to develop and maintain software tools that automate power flow studies. Students studying electrical engineering and/or computer science are typically good candidates!
Power & Gas Trader Sr
Austin, TX 78703
At LCRA, we are seeking a driven Senior Power & Gas Trader to join our asset management team! In this role you will identify and implement trading strategies that optimize a portfolio of pipelines, natural gas storage, and/or power generation in central Texas. This position would be responsible for managing and optimizing LCRA’s energy trading activities with a focus on natural gas and the ERCOT power market. Our ideal candidate would have a deep understanding of energy markets and have strong analytical skills. We are seeking someone who will strive for excellence in all areas of your work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating with safety!
Transmission System Operator
Austin, TX 78744
Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the real-time operation and control of LCRA transmission grid at the System Operations Control Center (SOCC). Coordinates and performs switching of LCRA TSC, customer, and leased transmission lines, working with maintenance personnel in restoration efforts to safely and efficiently restore power to the end-use customer. Performs routine engineering analysis and calculations necessary for real-time line loading functions and load flow functions in order to adapt to changing system conditions.
Engineer Sr - Power System Protection
Austin, TX 78744
At LCRA, we are looking for a System Protection Engineer to join our team! As a part of LCRA's Transmission Protection team, your primary task will be to develop protective relay settings and perform system coordination studies for LCRA TSC capital projects. You will also be asked to be a mentor and leader to teammates. A top candidate with 1-16 years of system protection experience is preferred. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of your work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety!
Regulatory Case Manager Lead
Austin, TX 78744
Texas is growing and we need you on our LCRA team as a Senior Regulatory Case Manager! As a part of LCRA’s Regulatory team, your expertise will contribute to developing and certificating new high voltage transmission line projects integral to Texas’ growing need for electricity to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. You are someone with authoritative knowledge of transmission line routing, public involvement and certification processes and can provide hands on leadership for large-scale projects involving multi-functional project teams. Our ideal candidate will have proven experience managing the entire CCN process for new transmission lines including representing utilities and their projects as an expert witness in contested case hearings and before the PUC. Strong candidates will strive for excellence in all areas of their work and exemplify LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety.
