Engineering Intern (Transmission) - Summer 2026
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Job No: 499909
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Seasonal
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Hybrid
Working in Transmission Operations at LCRA is working in the heart of the electric grid in Texas. LCRA is seeking a driven Electrical Engineering Intern interested in power systems to join our Transmission Operations team. As an intern on our team, you'll get a front-row seat to systems that keep the lights on for millions of people. This is a chance to acquire hands-on experience in a real-time operations environment with a team committed to maintaining a safe and reliable grid. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and gain practical exposure to the challenges of operating an evolving transmission system. If you are ambitious and keen to learn, this is an ideal place to begin your journey in electrical engineering. You would be able to immediately contribute by optimizing code, running power flow studies, and by providing fresh ideas that would enhance the lives of Texans!
About Us:
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. Ready to make your impact? Apply now and start your journey with the Lower Colorado River Authority!
You will be trusted to:
- Perform a variety of progressively responsible engineering assignments involving electrical engineering and power system principles. - Conduct complex power flow analysis to support outage planning for major transmission projects. - Gain hands-on experience with industry tools such as PSSE, PowerWorld, and Energy Management Systems. - Assist in developing tools, reports, and dashboards to enhance operational awareness. - Receive mentorship from licensed professional engineers with a breadth of knowledge in transmission operations and planning.
You qualify with:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. - Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in junior year or has completed junior year and will be starting senior year.
You are a great fit with:
- Completed coursework in any of the following power systems adjacent courses: Fundamentals of Power Systems, Introduction to Energy Conversion, Power System Operation and Control, or Power System Fault Analysis and Protection. - Experience developing automation or custom software is a plus!
You gain:
- Valuable, meaningful, hands-on work on real-world projects
- Guidance and mentorship from industry leaders invested in your growth
- Exclusive networking events, including executive meet-and-greet
- Behind-the-scenes tours of our dams and power plants
- Interactive lunch-and-learn session with our recruiting team
- Dedicated Volunteer Day to serve and give back
- Celebrate National Intern Day at our park, complete with ziplining and rafting!
- Competitive Pay
- Optional 401 (k) contribution program option
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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