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Graduate Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Apply now Job No: 499978
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Seasonal
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Information Technology/Cyber, Engineering, Intern, Hybrid

LCRA Transmission Technical Support Group (TSG) group is seeking an intern for the summer of 2026. As an intern in TSG, you will work under the direction of the Energy Management System (EMS) Software Application engineers and Principal EMS Admin. You will be exposed to advanced EMS/SCADA software platforms and access complex real-time software applications. The ideal intern candidate has not only an interest in software development but a passion for improving the EMS ecosystem by suggesting any latest trends in Software Technologies. Preference to Computer Science and Software Engineering majors.

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:

- Work with the JIRA SME to add/configure the Jira Add-ons
- Work with ESCAPE (critical real-time application) SME for optimizing ESCAPE code – Please note this is written in C++/Java
- Work on the UI part of a critical application (RTU Config App) to develop a proper UI – Written in C#/.Net/Blazor
- Work with Ansible SME to define a few playbooks
- Work on tasks pertaining to automation based on requirements from other groups
- Work with Oracle SME to automate any Oracle Patching processes

You qualify with:

- In the freshman year of a post-graduate degree program at an accredited college or university, with some advanced coursework related to the internship.

You are a great fit with:

Computer Science or Software Engineering major
Working knowledge of C/C++/Java/Python
Working knowledge of C#/.NET/Blazor
Working knowledge of Atlassian Jira
Working knowledge of Oracle
Working knowledge of DevOps practices

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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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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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