Engineering Intern (Marble Falls) - Summer 2026
Marble Falls, TX
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.
We have an opening for a junior or rising senior with an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering background to work as a power plant engineering intern for the summer of 2026. Ready to make your impact? Apply now and start your journey with the Lower Colorado River Authority!
Engineering Intern (La Grange) - Summer 2026
La Grange, TX
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has an opening for a junior or rising senior with an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering background to work as a power plant engineering intern for the summer of 2026. Our interns are a key ingredient that move us forward in our mission to provide critical energy services to the people of Central Texas.
Join us as we power the future!
OT Solutions Manager (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
9/24/2025
Are you a leader who enjoys data analytics and system architecture? Our Transmission Operational Intelligence team is hiring an OT Solutions Manager to join our team and help build our operational technology plans for the future. If you have a background in Maximo, Data Analytics, the Microsoft Power Platform this is the perfect job for you!
Construction Manager, Lead- Transmission Line (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and energetic individual to join our team to manage our Transmission Line Portfolio. If you enjoy being outdoors, this job will provide you with the opportunity to travel across Texas to various construction sites throughout the week. We are a team that succeeds by collaborating, problem solving, and communicating in order to complete our growing capital plan! Apply today and join our team!
Multi-Craft and Mechanical Supervisor (On-Site)
Buchanan Dam, TX
The Dam & Hydro team is hiring a Mechanical and Operational Supervisor! This leadership role is crucial to the success of LCRA’s mission. In this role, you will oversee the daily operation & mechanical maintenance/repairs of 13 hydro generation units & dam infrastructure, while working in and around high voltage equipment in a power plant environment. As supervisor, you will manage an assigned crew and ensure all scheduled work is completed safely and also support River Operations during flood events in the Lower Colorado River Basin, through flood gate operations. If you are looking for a role that allows you to lead, coordinate and direct daily activities of skilled Mechanical & Operations craft personnel at the six Highland Lakes Dam’s, then we have the opportunity for you!
NOTE: Position schedule Mon-Fri from 7am-3:30pm. Schedule may change to support operational needs and will require coordination of call-out activities.
Engineer Sr - Substation Engineering (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA is looking for a Senior Substation Engineer to join our team. As part of our Substation Engineering Group, your expertise will contribute to the design and analysis of the transmission system in an organization that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. We need someone with knowledge of high voltage electrical substation design principles that can provide guidance for engineers, construction crews, and management. A strong candidate will be able to review and approve vendor drawings to keep projects in motion. The ideal teammate should be able to produce specifications for major equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Engineering Associate II -Civil/Land Development (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
LCRA is in search of a civil engineer who is passionate about utilizing engineering principles to develop substation sites to deliver electricity safely and efficiently across the State of Texas. As a part of the LCRA TSC Structural and Civil Engineering department, you will get an opportunity to work with a community of experts across various of engineering background, all with the singular focus of enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service. Your civil design of substation sites with resilient flood mitigation drainage facilities will ensure Texas residents with reliable energy utility infrastructures for years to come.
Senior EMS Application Engineer (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
At a senior level, designs, develops and configures Energy Management System (EMS) analytical tools and applications used to dispatch LCRA’s Transmission. Validates and implements EMS/SCADA applications. Provides support for real-time EMS applications and real-time databases, including system configurations, monitoring of telemetry, and communication protocols. Responds to real-time mission critical SOCC operations requests and participates in trouble shooting, problem solving, and system restoration tasks. This position utilizes in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
Power Generation Controls Engineer (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78703
At LCRA, we are seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our generation department! This position plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable electricity supply for Central Texas residents. Our generation facilities combine new and vintage equipment with modern upgrades, excelling in Texas' competitive electric market. As the industry evolves, you will lead the adaptation of our units to meet changing market demands.
This opportunity would allow you to handle diverse engineering tasks, from field investigations to leading troubleshooting efforts and creating logic narratives. Your duties will include developing schematics, installation plans, and comprehensive documentation. This position provides abundant opportunities for hands-on learning, applying engineering principles, and fostering strong camaraderie among colleagues. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texans and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as top priority!
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).
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!
Contractor Safety Specialist II (On-Site)
Austin, TX 78744
Ready to join a team that truly makes an impact on the lives of fellow Texans? Our Safety Team is looking for a Safety Specialist to help serve our Enterprise teams. This position is an outstanding growth opportunity for someone who is dedicated, hard-working, and eager to contribute to the heartbeat here at LCRA. Our ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Accompanied by strong technical and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work, be self-sufficient in their work, and 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.
In this role, you will monitor, review and evaluate our external contractors' safety performances by conducting field safety evaluations and observations, tracking contractor incidents, and responding, as necessary, to ensure compliance. You will review the written contractor safety program and safety scorecard criteria, as well as coordinate and host the monthly and annual Contractor Safety Meeting. Effective communication of observation trends and providing recommendations to the Safety Manager will be essential. You will also verify the timely implementation of corrective and preventive safety actions by contractors, assessing their effectiveness.
