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Engineering Associate II - FPP
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La Grange, TX
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| At LCRA, we have an immediate opening for a candidate with a mechanical engineering experience to work as a power plant engineer! Power plant engineers are key 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 environment. We will help 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! |
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Transmission Line Engineer: Operations and Maintenance
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Based in Austin, this is a hybrid role - 2 days in the office per week.
Transmission line and telecommunications engineers with experience in lattice tower and foundations design and with the ability to gain your Professional Engineer licensure within 1 year are encouraged to apply.
At LCRA, our Mission is to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service and with a Vision to be the public utility that sets the standard for excellence. We are an organization with a strong focus on our people through a culture of learning and development and an emphasis on teamwork, organizational development and strong internal communications. |
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Environmental Coordinator II
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Austin, TX 78703
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| LCRA is seeking to find an Environmental Coordinator to join our team! As part of the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team, you will lead U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, Endangered Species Act compliance, and storm water permitting efforts for LCRA water supply infrastructure projects. This role effectively communicates compliance requirements to LCRA project engineers, operations, and outside contractors. The successful candidate will develop applications for environmental permitting, regulatory filings, and environmental plans and procedures. The successful candidate is an analytical thinker and flexible problem solver with the ability to balance competing demands, attention to detail, and build consensus. The Environmental Coordinator II applies independent judgment and discretion when tackling complex situations in order to deliver solutions that are compliant and customer-focused, and 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 focusing on safety. |
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Civil Engineer Sr.
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Austin, TX 78703
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| Water Quality Protection team is looking for a senior engineer with strong technical capabilities to support the Water Quality Engineering & Planning program. The program implements water quality protection ordinances through comprehensive plan reviews and inspections for new developments and dredging projects in the Highland Lakes region. This position plays a meaningful role in protecting the water supply for more than a million people. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority! |
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Transmission Systems Operations Trainer II
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Austin, TX 78744
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| At an intermediate level, trains others in the real-time operation and control of LCRA transmission systems at the Systems Operation Control Center (SOCC). Designs, delivers and coordinates technical and operational training on various aspects of operating a transmission operations center (e.g., switching procedures and scenarios, transmission equipment, emergency operations, etc.) Assists in implementing a training curriculum that prepares staff to comply with LCRA, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) guidelines and requirements. |
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Utility Safety Specialist II (Power Generation)
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La Grange, TX
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| Here at LCRA, we are searching for a top-tier Safety Professional who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of fellow Texans! The LCRA Safety Services Team is looking for you if you are ready to contribute to our growing team and provide a full range of safety and health support to our power generation personnel and operations. We have an opening for a Utility Safety Specialist that understands how to positively engage with all levels of employees at our generation site in La Grange. As our Safety Team rolls out the latest safety principles and practices, our ideal candidate will have the opportunity to apply these industry best practices and provide relevant input regarding programs and policies. We truly believe that good hearted, professional engagement within the operations can make a huge difference to those who work in this environment. If this sounds exciting and you have the right technical and interpersonal skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work, and 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 focusing on safety, take the next step! |
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Asset Engineering Analyst
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Austin, TX 78744
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| ***This position is a hybrid position, working in the Austin, TX office 2 days a week and 3 remote. Relocation allowance is available and will be reviewed at time of offer.
Do you enjoy working with different engineering fields and engaging with other perspectives across your company? LCRA's Asset Engineering group currently has an opportunity for an experienced, dedicated, professional that will contribute to the full implementation of the essential infrastructure of Texas in an organization that strives to improve the quality of life of the communities we serve. You have knowledge of Power Transmission Engineering technologies such as transmission line, substation, civil, structural, or telecommunications. We are a team that thrives with finding innovative ways to accomplish our work, improve processes and interact collaboratively with colleagues across the organization. Your role will directly support our asset unitization process that ensures LCRA meets it financial and regulatory goals. You enjoy a detailed challenge and pulling all the pieces together from varied information sources. If you have these skills and are seeking a new role working with a phenomenal company, with a diverse culture that values its employees this is your opportunity to join our team in Austin Texas! LCRA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401k matching up to 8%, sick and vacation leave and more. You are probably wondering if we are in the office or working remotely? Our approach focuses on the balance between teamwork and flexibility which means we are currently in a hybrid schedule; you will spend two days of your week at the office and have the option to work three days remotely. |
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Transmission Operations Engineer (Electrical Engineer)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| ***This is a hybrid position - 2 days in office, 3 remote. Relocation support is available and will be visited at time of offer.
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. |
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Cartographer Sr.
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Austin, TX 78744
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| **This is a hybrid position requiring two days a week in office in Austin, TX.
LCRA’s Surveying, GIS and Technical Services department is in search of a motivated Cartographer Sr. to join our GIS Products and Services team! In this role your cartographic and geographic expertise will contribute to LCRA’s mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. LCRA is an accomplished organization that values excellence in service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity and focusing on safety. We are a knowledgeable team, ready to support your transition into LCRA and welcome you to our team.
You will have the opportunity to assist members across the organization as well as members of the public using your expert-level knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, cartographic design principles, color theory, map production and all things cartography. Do you find joy in educating people about scale, projection and unit conversion? Are you an expert communicator in verbal, written and visual formats? Do you take pride in making informative, beautiful, accurate maps and graphics for a diverse customer base? If so, would love to hear from you. |
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Utility Safety Specialist II
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Austin, TX 78703
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| At LCRA, we are searching for a Safety Professional who wants to be an essential part of a team and wants to make a positive impact on the lives of fellow Texans! The LCRA Safety Team supports the Telecom business is looking for their next teammate who is ready to contribute to our growing team and provide a full range of safety and health support to our telecommunications personnel and operations. We have a brand new opening for a Utility Safety Specialist that understands how to positively engage with all levels of employees at multiple locations throughout central Texas and beyond. As our Safety Team grows, our ideal candidate will have the opportunity to apply new industry best practices and provide meaningful input regarding programs and policies. We truly believe that kind, professional engagement within the operations can make a huge difference to those who work in this environment. If this sounds exciting and you have strong technical and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work, and 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 focusing on safety, please take the next step! |
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Software Developer Sr (Oracle CCS/CC&B/C2M)
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Austin, TX 78703
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| Ready to be a part of something truly impactful? This is where your passion for Texas merges with calling to serve. Texas is one of the fastest growing economies in the United States and the Texas population growth is echoing this. During this dynamic time in Texas's history, become a team member and help build the critical infrastructure of tomorrow that will make this growth possible!
LCRA, a rock- solid Austin based organization, is looking for a Oracle Certified CCS or CC&B Developer with Power BI experience to join our highly skilled Market Systems team, and to contribute providing meaningful, mission critical and vital services to communities in central Texas and across the state. |
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Sr. Software Developer
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Austin, TX 78703
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| Job Location: Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas. Telecommuting (work from home) permitted within metropolitan statistical area. |
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Network Infrastructure Architect Sr
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Austin, TX 78744
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| At LCRA, we are looking for a Network Infrastructure Architect Sr to join our team! As a part of LCRA’s Telecom Architecture team, your expertise will contribute to crafting on the Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport system that strives to improve the quality of life of the Texans we serve. You are someone with commanding knowledge of sophisticated routing protocols, industry best practices in network design, and can provide deliverable design documents to the organization. We are a team that thrives on finding solutions for WAN transport, communicating across the organization, and leading design for future growth. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as a top priority! |
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Regulatory Case Manager Sr
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Texas is growing and we need you on our LCRA team as a Senior Regulatory Case Manager! As a part of LCRA’s Regulatory team, your expertise will contribute to developing and certificating new high voltage transmission line projects integral to Texas’ growing need for electricity to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. You are someone with authoritative knowledge of transmission line routing, public involvement and certification processes and can provide hands on leadership for large-scale projects involving multi-functional project teams. Our ideal candidate will have proven experience managing the entire CCN process for new transmission lines including representing utilities and their projects as an expert witness in contested case hearings and before the PUC. Strong candidates 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. |
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Transmission System Operator Sr.
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the real-time operation and control of LCRA transmission grid at the System Operations Control Center (SOCC). Coordinates and performs switching of LCRA TSC, customer, and leased transmission lines, working with maintenance personnel in restoration efforts to safely and efficiently restore power to the end-use customer. Performs routine engineering analysis and calculations necessary for real-time line loading functions and load flow functions in order to adapt to changing system conditions. |
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Transmission System Operator Associate
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Assists Transmission System Operator in coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the real-time operation and control of LCRA’s transmission grid after gaining working knowledge of power system fundamentals and control room operations. Performs entry-level or training duties associated with transmission switching including power restoration and firm load shed. Works toward obtaining ERCOT System Operator Certification and NERC System Operator Certification as coordinated with and directed by management. |
