Engineer - Transmission Operations Planning (Hybrid)
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 contribute to a dynamic team that is instrumental in the execution of hundreds of millions of dollars of projects, responding to rapid expansion of renewables, proactively managing grid congestion, analyzing large data sets, developing specialized software, driving continuous improvement, and creating automated solutions to solve complex challenges.
We are open to hiring at all levels for this position, including talented individuals without their P.E. license as a Power Systems Analyst (I/II/Sr), new or recent graduates as an Engineering Associate (I/II), experienced licensed engineers as a Senior Engineer (eight years of experience) or a Principal Engineer (fifteen years of experience).
Hydro Control Room Operator (On-Site)
Buchanan Dam, TX
At LCRA, we are seeking a motivated and skilled Hydro Control Room Operator to join our team! This is a pivotal role that remotely operates hydroelectric generators while retaining control of the level of the six Highland Lakes. You will be tasked with communicating and coordinating work activities with LCRA's Generation Desk and the River Operations Center (ROC) to meet generation demand load requirements. You will coordinate and document flood operations with the ROC and plant staff and monitor and operate the Hydro Security System. Our group works together to plan daily work and hydro operations activities, and we identify and resolve problems throughout our assigned work areas of responsibility ensuring it is in excellent operating condition. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas, and we are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority! Apply and join us!
Engineering Associate I - Transmission and Substation Planning (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78732
At LCRA, we are seeking a driven Electrical Engineering Associate to join our team! This is an opportunity to apply your engineering background, knowledge, and skills. As an Engineering Associate, you would provide pivotal functions to support the reliable supply of electricity to the people of central Texas. There will be learning on the job, use of engineering principles, and phenomenal comradery with co-workers in a friendly and family-life supported atmosphere. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA's values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating safely while performing all tasks.
Relay Technician Sr
Austin, TX 78744
Join LCRA and help keep the lights on for Central Texas!
If you enjoy serving local communities and making real world positive impacts using your technical knowledge and skills, LCRA has an opportunity for you as an experienced Relay Technician. In this position you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of protective relays and related equipment. You will work with a team of experienced technicians to ensure the reliability of our electric grid.
High Line Worker I (On-Site)
Marble Falls, TX
5/22/2025
We, the Line Operations department at LCRA, are looking for a High Line worker to join one of our teams! This position is based out of our Western Maintenance Facility in Marble Falls, TX. In this role, you would help us in our mission to improve the lives of Central Texas. If you want to advance your career at an excellent company that provides for the local community, puts safety first, offers amazing benefits and training, then this is the job for you! Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, and operating with integrity!
Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
Do you enjoy reviewing analytical data and ensuring high-quality data reports? Then, we want you here at LCRA! We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our outstanding environmental laboratory team that operates in a high-production facility. The position works closely with Environmental Lab Management, Regulatory Compliance Program Manager, LIMS Applications Administrator, and Analytical Supervisors to ensure customer requirements can be met. Quality limits are detailed in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and analytical operations are aligned to meet customer deliverables. You will be primarily working on independent tasks and performing similar duties every day, and attention to detail is key while keeping the overall vision in focus. This role is an integral part of our laboratory operations. If our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship aligns with your interests, then apply today!
Mechanical Engineering Associate II (On-Site)
La Grange, TX
At LCRA, we are seeking a driven Mechanical Engineering Associate II to join our team! This is an opportunity to apply your engineering background, knowledge and skills at the Fayette Power Plant. As a power plant engineering associate you would provide pivotal functions to support the reliable supply of electricity to the people of central Texas. There will be learning on the job, use of engineering principles, and phenomenal comradery with co-workers in a friendly and family-life supported atmosphere. 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!
Interconnection Specialist Sr (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
Are you looking to apply your experience and continue to grow as an industry expert? Are you interested in solving complex problems to successfully connect new developments to the grid?
We are seeking a senior interconnection specialist to join our team to develop and negotiate agreements to connect new projects to LCRA Transmission Services Corporation’s electric transmission system. We work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate in cross- functional teams, and communicate effectively with transmission customers to provide best in industry service. We strive for excellence every day by implementing our core values to focus on safety, operate with integrity, show respect, take initiative, and focus on service.
You will support projects to connect generation resources, data centers , transmission and distribution utilities, and municipally-owned utilities. This is an outstanding opportunity within the transmission engineering team to apply your knowledge of the electric transmission business while being on the forefront of projects to reliably serve Texans. Our ideal candidate will be excited to tackle a new challenge every day and share in our vision to be the public utility that sets the standard for operational excellence!
Substation Electrician II - Substation Construction (On-Site)
Austin, TX 78744
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!
Security Officer I (On-site)
Austin, TX 78732
LCRA Public Safety is looking for a Public Safety Security Officer I, who is a team player and 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 as our Public Safety Security Officer I, you will secure premises and personnel by patrolling property and inspecting buildings. Utilizing your keen attention to your surroundings, you will ensure that access points and entry ways are safe and secure. This is a great opportunity for you to provide a service of protecting people and maintaining safety. If you are looking to work in a great company with amazing benefits training and being part of our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans, then this is the job for you!
Electrical Engineering Associate II (On-site)
Bastrop, TX
At LCRA, we are seeking a driven Electrical Engineering Associate II to join our team! This is an opportunity to apply your engineering background, knowledge, and skills at the Lost Pines Power Park. As a power plant engineering associate, you would provide pivotal functions to support the reliable supply of electricity to the people of central Texas. There will be learning on the job, use of engineering principles, and phenomenal comradery with co-workers in a friendly and family-life supported atmosphere. 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 safely performing all tasks.
Telecom Account Manager (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
We are looking for an outstanding business development manager to deliver wireless communication services in Texas! Our team is seeking someone who is excited about LCRA’s mission of public service, who will be committed to delivering telecom solutions that foster economic development, protect critical infrastructure, and support public safety.
LCRA designs and delivers reliable “middle mile” broadband communications services in central Texas, and the business development manager would develop partnerships with “last mile” providers of wired and wireless high speed internet.
Power System Engineer II (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
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.
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor (On-site)
La Grange, TX
At LCRA, we are looking for a motivated Maintenance Supervisor to join our Power Generation team! In this role you will manage an assigned crew so that all scheduled work is completed safely, efficiently, with the highest degrees of quality, and as planned in a power plant environment. This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership in troubleshooting, effectively communicating with maintenance, operations, scheduling, planning, and engineering to resolve issues. 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!
Engineering Associate III (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
Are you someone knowledgeable in line design principles who can provide support and mentorship to fellow engineers, construction crews, and customers? If so, LCRA TSC is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join our team in the TLE Department. At LCRA, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and rewarding projects that make a real difference in the lives of Texans. We provide an encouraging and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in crafting high voltage power lines (69kV - 345kV) using industry-leading software. You should be able to effectively communicate your engineering design concepts to various stakeholders within LCRA. In this role, you will use your expertise to design and analyze the transmission system, contributing to improving the quality of life for Texans.
If you fit this description, we would love to hear from you. So apply to join our world-class organization that values ambition, excellence, and collaborative success.
