Category Buyer
Bastrop, TX
Are you dedicated at relationship building and purchasing? At LCRA, we are seeking a skilled and driven Category Buyer to join our procurement team! This role involves supporting our internal customer needs by leading sourcing events and procuring vital materials and services needed in our day-to-day operations. As a category buyer, you will be responsible for utilizing a strategic mindset while aligning with specific procurement processes. The ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships is imperative. Join us in driving excellence and innovation in our procurement processes. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority! The ideal candidate would be a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, if this is you we encourage you to apply!
Senior Integrations Developer
Austin, TX 78703
Are you an accomplished IT professional with deep experience implementing enterprise system integrations? Do you love implementing technology projects? Are you customer-focus and enjoying being part of an energized and accomplished team? If so, then we invite you to consider joining the Lower Colorado River Authority team!
We are headquartered in Austin, Texas, and provide electricity and water for more than a million people, protecting them from flooding on 600 miles of Texas’ Colorado River, and manage 11,000+ acres of parks. Technology is a critical cornerstone for all that we do.
This position will be responsible for the design development, configuration, and operational support of the enterprise system integrations and applications. You will be part of the System Integration developer’s team working closely with the Architecture, Applications teams and business stakeholders resolving technology and business needs that require data integration.
Project implementation responsibilities include evaluation, installation and testing off-the-shelf pre-packaged software. As part of your duties, you will deliver training to end users and system owners as needed and act as technical work package manager for portions of projects and project manager for system implementations. You will also provide input to Software Architecture in designing system architecture for large complex enterprise-wide applications and technical solutions.
This position uses in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience to provide and improve services and often requires taking a new perspective to solve complex problems.
Principal Investigator
Austin, TX 78744
At LCRA, we are currently seeking a dedicated Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team! This position offers a consistent and reliable flow of primarily in-house projects, working towards common goals with a diverse team of professionals in a hybrid work environment. 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 operating with safety!
Created by the state legislature in 1934, LCRA produces and delivers electric power throughout Texas; manages the lower Colorado River and the Highland Lake dams; and owns over 40 recreation areas covering over 11,000 acres of parklands. LCRA’s Cultural Resources group ensures the agency’s compliance with state and federal cultural resource laws and serves as stewards for over 500 (and counting!) recorded archeological sites on LCRA properties.
Mechanical Engineering Associate (Hydroelectric Generation)
Austin, TX 78703
At LCRA, we are currently seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Associate to join our generation department! Working as a generation engineering associate at LCRA is a key function to support the reliable supply of electricity for the people of Central Texas. The LCRA Hydro facilities use vintage equipment with modern updates to perform in the competitive Texas electric market. It will be an exciting time as the units adapt to evolving market needs.
This position requires performing variety of engineering assignments including but not limited to field investigation, troubleshooting, report writing, design calculations, and drawing plans and details. There will be opportunities to learn on the job, use engineering principles, and great comradery with co-workers. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as top priority!
Power Plant Water Technician Sr
La Grange, TX
12/18/2024
At LCRA, we are seeking to find an ambitious candidate for our open Plant Water Tech Sr position! This senior-level position will join a team of highly skilled technicians in process water production and treatment, boiler water treatment, flue gas desulfurization and environmental monitoring. In this role you will reside in a coal-fired power plant environment with an opportunity to further develop competence through on the job training. Join our team and be part of a company that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve!
Server & Storage Systems Engineer Sr
Austin, TX 78744
Are you passionate about designing and managing cutting-edge server and storage solutions? LCRA is looking for a Senior Server and Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team. As part of the Telecom Operations team, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining the backbone of our infrastructure. You’ll work on a diverse range of technologies, from virtualization platforms to advanced storage solutions, ensuring that our systems operate seamlessly to support critical business functions.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your technical expertise, drive innovation, and collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals in an environment that values excellence and continuous improvement. If you have expertise in virtualization, storage solutions, and networking, and you’re ready to tackle complex challenges, work with advanced technologies, and contribute to a mission that enhances the quality of life for our community, we want to hear from you!
Maximo Software Developer Sr.
Austin, TX 78703
LCRA’s Solution Implementation team is looking for an experienced Maximo Developer to join our team at LCRA. We are 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, located in Austin, Texas, where you will contribute to the design, development, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of our Maximo EAM and other related applications, delivering innovative software solutions to business challenges.
Our environment promotes teamwork across various disciplines and across various business areas to ensuring that every team member contributes to LCRA's mission of serving central Texas.
Parks Operations Coordinator I
Bastrop, TX
Would you enjoy working outdoors in spectacular park settings in central Texas? Would you like being a member of a team passionate about delivering Parks that offer the best cleanliness and amenities around? LCRA Parks may be the dream job you have been searching for. As a Parks Operations Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to join our team in LCRA’s East District Parks! This position will be responsible for holding the standard of our parks high to achieve LCRA Parks’ goal of being the most dynamic park system in the nation. We look forward to receiving your resume and having a new member join our parks team!
Power Plant Control Room Operator
Bastrop, TX
At LCRA, we are seeking to find a motivated and skilled Power Plant Control Room Operator to join our mission critical team! This is a pivotal role that would operate gas power plant boiler, turbine, generator, and auxiliary equipment to produce electric power. In this role you will communicate and coordinate work activities with LCRA's Generation Desk (GenDesk) to meet generation demand load requirements. This position uses in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. We would expect this candidate to take a new perspective to tackle complex problems. In this role you would work independently, receive minimal guidance and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. It's imperative that you would be able to communicate effectively with team members, management and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions. 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 operating with safety!
Steel Fabricator I
Austin, TX 78744
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that crafts the infrastructure of our community? We are seeking a driven Steel Fabricator to join our construction team in Austin, TX. As a Steel Fabricator, you will have a vital position in our construction projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an extraordinary organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!
OnBase Applications Administrator Sr
Austin, TX 78732
LCRA’s Document Management Systems Administration team is looking for an experienced Applications Administrator to join our team. LCRA Digital Services manages and supports key enterprise document repositories: OnBase, Meridian, and AutoDesk Vault. We are seeking an experienced senior administrator to assist with management and support of the environment, in addition to mentoring staff in not only system administration, but also adoption of other software technologies.
Our ideal candidate would need to posses In-depth knowledge and experience with document repositories, including OnBase, a proficiency in managing and configuring those document repositories, a strong understanding of security principles and experience in implementing and maintaining security policies and procedures, In-depth knowledge and experience with network firewall, certificate, and M365 security features, the ability to design and implement effective backup and recovery strategies for the software and the ability to design, implement, maintain, and monitor high-availability systems for business-critical services, strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues related to system performance, configurations, and integrations, understanding and experience in working with records and data management frameworks.
Water Quality Scientist
Austin, TX 78703
Do you enjoy diving into scientific data? Do you thrive when collaborating with others? At LCRA, we are seeking a Water Quality Scientist to join our enthusiastic and talented team of water resource professionals. Our team works to protect water quality in the Texas Colorado River, its reservoirs and tributaries. This role is suited for those who enjoy and are skilled at data organization, quality assurance, working with aquatic organisms, learning collaboratively with others, effective communication, and finding science-based solutions for complex problems. One primary aspect of the job will be working with the Clean Rivers Program, which is a grant-based partnership with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. You will have the opportunity to travel throughout the Colorado River watershed to help monitor and assess the water quality and aquatic health of this breathtaking region, and to work with internal/external stakeholders throughout the basin to accomplish water quality protection goals. Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of water quality science, attention to both details and timelines, an enthusiasm for working with people and a high standard of customer service.
Estimator Sr - Electrical/Utilities
Austin, TX 78744
Working together with the Transmission Cost Estimating team and other stakeholders throughout LCRA help lead and facilitate the project cost estimating process for LCRA TSC capital projects. Work collaboratively with key department stakeholders to ensure all project related costs are accounted for every project budget. Assist manager with ownership and maintenance of estimating platform. Assist with post-project reviews of estimate quality on every project and provide feedback/lessons learned as necessary. Procure, maintain, and/or update benchmark/historical data as required.
Park Program Coordinator I
Cedar Creek, TX
Does working outdoors in spectacular park settings and being able to deliver recreational and educational programs to the world excite you? If so, our Parks Programs Coordinator I position with LCRA Parks may be the perfect career!
LCRA Parks is a dynamic park system that strives on providing amazing experiences to the community. From rock climbing and kayaking to UTVs and ropes courses, we have it all. This position will be responsible for holding the standard of our parks high to achieve LCRA Parks’ goal of being the most dynamic park system in the nation. We look forward to receiving your application and having a new member join our parks team!
Safety Specialist I - Industrial Hygienist
Austin, TX 78703
We are searching for a safety professional who wants to make an impact on the communities we serve by helping develop and implement Industrial Hygiene programs and initiatives. The position requires practical application of various Industrial Hygiene subject areas to run occupational health and safety concerns at our sites, including hydroelectric dams, powerplants, substations, parks, maintenance facilities and offices. If this sounds like a good fit for you and you 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, then please apply!
Engineering Supervisor
Austin, TX 78744
Working in Transmission Operations at LCRA is working in the heart of the electric grid in Texas.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the capability to lead a dynamic team that is instrumental in the execution of hundreds of millions of dollars of projects, responding to rapid expansion of renewables and large loads, proactively managing grid congestion, analyzing large data sets, developing specialized software, driving continuous improvement, and creating automated solutions to solve complex challenges.
This position would provide leadership to a staff that currently consists of four engineers with support from one additional engineering contractor. This position reports to the Manager of Transmission Operations Engineering, Coordination, and Training.
Multi-craft Technician, Lead
Maxwell, TX
At LCRA, we are seeking skilled Technicians for Construction oversight and eventual Operations & Maintenance for LCRA's peaking power plant! This peaking plant will consist of Wartsila 18V50SG reciprocating engines. This role will have the outstanding opportunity to be responsible for contractor activities during construction and commissioning of the new power plant. This knowledge and experience will be helpful for your efforts in operating and maintaining the facility after commissioning. Be a part of LCRA's mission of providing safe & reliable power to Texans and local communities. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority!
Power Plant Scheduler
Bastrop, TX
Are you skilled at coordinating schedules and ensuring seamless operations? At LCRA, we are seeking to find a driven Power Plant Scheduler to join our dynamic team! This position has an overall responsibility to ensure the highest priority work is being performed at all times and that all maintenance resources are being fully and efficiently utilized. In efforts to make this possible you will track available resources, review the maintenance backlog, develop multi-week schedules based on plant priorities and work order deadlines. This role ensures that all work, including equipment and regulatory compliance PM’s, are scheduled and completed on time. You will be able to utilize in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. We encourage you to take a new perspective to solve complex problems, work independently and receives minimal guidance. This role acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may direct the work of other staff members. 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 operating with safety!
Water Conservation Coordinator II
Austin, TX 78703
Are you passionate about preserving our natural resources? Do you thrive in establishing personal connections within communities? At LCRA, we are looking for a Water Conservation Coordinator II to join our Water Contracts and Conservation team! As a key member of the Water Conservation team, your experience in water conservation will contribute to the mission of protecting and preserving water in the Colorado River and the Highland Lakes. 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 operating with safety!
Server & Storage System Engineer II
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA is looking for an experienced Server and Storage Engineer to join our team. As part of our Operational Technology team, your expertise will contribute to building and maintaining mission critical computer systems in an organization that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. We are a team that thrives on attention to detail, cross training, and providing top notch support to our internal customers.
