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Transmission Substation Technical Support Administrator (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78732
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| LCRA is looking for an individual with passion for service and excellence to join a team that performs an essential role in the reliability of the Texas electric grid! On our Transmission System Controls team you will be performing a critical function of supporting technicians, processes, and systems that directly impact the Texans we serve. We are an energetic team working in the protection and control field of electric substations and you will be providing services such as technical expertise, computer troubleshooting skills, process design, compliance support, and hardware/software management to name a few. Join a reliable organization with a critical mission and significant opportunity! |
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Network Field Technician Sr (On-Site)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Are you passionate about hands-on work, crafting innovative solutions, and showcasing your expertise? LCRA presents an exciting opportunity for individuals like you. We are seeking a driven senior telecommunication technician to join our team! In this role, you will contribute to the installation, configuration, and management of our diverse telecommunication networks. These networks include digital radio, microwave, and fiber platforms, supporting LCRA technologies such as Private LTE (PLTE), MW, DWDM, MPLS, LAN/WAN, VOIP, and wireless technologies.
The systems you will work on are integral to the smooth operation of various functions at LCRA, including electrical substations, water services, wholesale power, and enterprise operations. By becoming part of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of communication and technology within LCRA. Join us on this exciting journey as we drive innovation and efficiency in telecommunications!
Note: Depending on experience, the ability to obtain an associate-level certification within the first 12 months of employment may be a consideration. |
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Energy Services Electrician II (On-Site)
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La Grange, TX
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| At LCRA, we are seeking a dedicated and motivated Power Plant Electrician to join our FPP team! This is an opportunity to utilize experience in a coal-fired power plant or a similar industrial setting. In this role, key responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing motor control circuits by interpreting complex prints and schematics using test meters. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, along with overtime and on-call duties. The successful candidate will embody LCRA's values by prioritizing service, taking initiative, demonstrating respect, operating with integrity, and emphasizing safety in all aspects of their work.
Note: Living within an hour of the facility is essential to ensure a timely response to trouble calls. |
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SCADA Technician II (On-Site)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Are you interested in a career that can provide excitement and a challenge? Are you interested in work that utilizes your skills and abilities to really make a difference? The LCRA System P&C (SCADA) group is actively searching for a highly motivated individual to join our skilled team. As part of our team, you will perform work in various substations located across the LCRA service territory to assist with the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of SCADA monitoring and control equipment. Our ideal candidate assists with technical support to systems operations, LCRA design and maintenance engineering groups and customers in the development and implementation of SCADA systems. This position develops competence by preforming structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and /or more experienced colleagues. The position is full time with some overnight lodging. There is also the possibility of overtime and call out on nights and weekends. Candidates of varying experience levels are encouraged to apply. |
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Engineering Intern (Bastrop) - Summer 2026
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Bastrop, TX
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| The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has an opening for a junior or rising senior with an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering background to work as a power plant engineering intern for the summer of 2026. Our interns are a key ingredient that move us forward in our mission to provide critical energy services to the people of Central Texas.
Join us as we power the future! |
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Engineering Intern (Marble Falls) - Summer 2026
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Marble Falls, TX
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| The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has been serving Texans since 1934, when the state Legislature tasked us with improving life across the region. Back then, we built the chain of dams that tamed the unpredictable lower Colorado River and brought electricity to rural Central Texas for the very first time.
Fast forward to today, and that mission still fuels everything we do. For nearly a century, we’ve been finding new ways to enhance the lives of the Texans we serve. Now we’re looking for the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers to help us write our next chapter.
We have an opening for a junior or rising senior with an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering background to work as a power plant engineering intern for the summer of 2026. Ready to make your impact? Apply now and start your journey with the Lower Colorado River Authority! |
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Engineering Intern (La Grange) - Summer 2026
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La Grange, TX
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| The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has an opening for a junior or rising senior with an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering background to work as a power plant engineering intern for the summer of 2026. Our interns are a key ingredient that move us forward in our mission to provide critical energy services to the people of Central Texas.
Join us as we power the future! |
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Engineering Intern (Maxwell) - Summer 2026
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Maxwell, TX
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| The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has been serving Texans since 1934, when the state Legislature tasked us with improving life across the region. Back then, we built the chain of dams that tamed the unpredictable lower Colorado River and brought electricity to rural Central Texas for the very first time.
Fast forward to today, and that mission still fuels everything we do. For nearly a century, we’ve been finding new ways to enhance the lives of the Texans we serve. Now we’re looking for the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers to help us write our next chapter.
We have an opening for a junior or rising senior with an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering background to work as a power plant engineering intern for the summer of 2026. Ready to make your impact? Apply now and start your journey with the Lower Colorado River Authority! |
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Construction Manager, Lead- Transmission Line (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| LCRA is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and energetic individual to join our team to manage our Transmission Line Portfolio. If you enjoy being outdoors, this job will provide you with the opportunity to travel across Texas to various construction sites throughout the week. We are a team that succeeds by collaborating, problem solving, and communicating in order to complete our growing capital plan! Apply today and join our team! |
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Multi-craft Operations/Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (On-Site)
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Buchanan Dam, TX
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| The Dam & Hydro team is hiring a Mechanical and Operational Supervisor! This leadership role is crucial to the success of LCRA’s mission. In this role, you will oversee the daily operation & mechanical maintenance/repairs of 13 hydro generation units & dam infrastructure, while working in and around high voltage equipment in a power plant environment. As supervisor, you will manage an assigned crew and ensure all scheduled work is completed safely and also support River Operations during flood events in the Lower Colorado River Basin, through flood gate operations. If you are looking for a role that allows you to lead, coordinate and direct daily activities of skilled Mechanical & Operations craft personnel at the six Highland Lakes Dam’s, then we have the opportunity for you!
NOTE: Position schedule Mon-Fri from 7am-3:30pm. Schedule may change to support operational needs and will require coordination of call-out activities. |
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Environmental Coordinator II (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78703
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| Join Environmental Affairs team at LCRA as a Junior Environmental Coordinator for the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team! Dive into supporting environmental geology and hydrogeology investigations, groundwater monitoring, solid waste management, closure, and remediation projects. This role offers a chance to master waste management rules and policies, craft regulatory filings, and develop environmental plans. This is an opportunity to collaborate closely with senior staff to address complex challenges and provide compliant, customer-centric solutions. If you’re eager to learn, analyze, tackle problems with a detail-orientated approach while balancing tasks, this opportunity is for you! |
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Construction Manager, Lead- Substation Construction (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| LCRA is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and energetic individual to join our team to manage our substation construction portfolio. If you enjoy being outdoors, this job will provide you the opportunity to travel across Texas to various construction sites throughout the week. We are a team that succeeds by collaborating, problem solving, and communicating in order to complete our growing capital plan. Apply today! |
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Transmission Resilience Program Specialist (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Join the Lower Colorado River Authority, where your expertise will contribute to the resilience of critical infrastructure in Texas! As a Transmission Resilience Program Specialist, you will join a growing team that integrates and engages across Transmission Services to grow the Transmission Resilience program. In this role, you will provide critical support to Transmission Services and the Resilience program as we prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and other significant events. This position not only allows you to utilize your current knowledge but also encourages growth through cross-training and the development of new skill sets. If you are looking to join a team that enhances the lives of Texans, then we want you to apply! |
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Power Systems Engineering Associate II (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| We are seeking a Power System Engineer who provides software support for LCRA TSC’s real-time controls environments including the Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Substation Wide Area Network (SUBWAN), associated ancillary systems and servers in areas such as design, development, user administration, configuration, deployment, installation, tuning, monitoring, maintenance and updating the systems. You will participate in handling incidents, problems and anomalies including recognition, analysis and resolution. Our team works in a NERC, FERC and ERCOT Reliability standards environment including Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards. All our processes used in this team are very well detailed, maintained and referred to during training and on job responsibilities. |
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Substation Electrician IV - Substation Construction (On-Site)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our team! In this role, you will help build the crucial infrastructure of Central Texas and your workplace will be the extraordinary Texas outdoors. As a member of our construction team, you will have the opportunity to travel across Central Texas to various work sites (with travel accommodations provided). You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences as well as set training curriculum. If you are looking to join an extraordinary company with amazing benefits and training, that provides for the local community, then we want you to apply. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans! |
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Engineer Sr - Substation Engineering (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| LCRA is looking for a Senior Substation Engineer to join our team. As part of our Substation Engineering Group, your expertise will contribute to the design and analysis of the transmission system in an organization that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. We need someone with knowledge of high voltage electrical substation design principles that can provide guidance for engineers, construction crews, and management. A strong candidate will be able to review and approve vendor drawings to keep projects in motion. The ideal teammate should be able to produce specifications for major equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches. |
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Substation Electrician II - Substation Construction (On-Site)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our team that builds the critical infrastructure of Central Texas. Your workplace will be in the extraordinary Texas outdoors. As a member of our construction team, you will travel across Central Texas to various work sites (with travel accommodations provided)! You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences, as well as set training curriculum. Are you looking to work your way up with an excellent company that provides for the local community; has excellent benefits and training; and enhances the lives of Central Texans? Then, this is the job for you. We want you to apply today! |
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Engineering Associate II (Civil/Land Development)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| LCRA is in search of a civil engineer who is passionate about utilizing engineering principles to develop substation sites to deliver electricity safely and efficiently across the State of Texas. As a part of the LCRA TSC Structural and Civil Engineering department, you will get an opportunity to work with a community of experts across various of engineering background, all with the singular focus of enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service. Your civil design of substation sites with resilient flood mitigation drainage facilities will ensure Texas residents with reliable energy utility infrastructures for years to come. |
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Senior EMS Application Engineer (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| At a senior level, designs, develops and configures Energy Management System (EMS) analytical tools and applications used to dispatch LCRA’s Transmission. Validates and implements EMS/SCADA applications. Provides support for real-time EMS applications and real-time databases, including system configurations, monitoring of telemetry, and communication protocols. Responds to real-time mission critical SOCC operations requests and participates in trouble shooting, problem solving, and system restoration tasks. This position utilizes in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members. |
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EMS Application Engineer II (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| As EMS Administrator II, develops and configures Energy Management System (EMS) analytical tools and applications used to dispatch LCRA’s Transmission. Validates and implements EMS/SCADA applications. Provides support for real-time EMS applications and real-time databases, including system configurations, monitoring of telemetry, and communication protocols. Responds to real-time mission critical SOCC operations requests and participates in trouble shooting, problem solving, and system restoration tasks. This position utilizes in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. |
