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Substation Electrician II - Substation Construction (On-Site)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| 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! |
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Engineering Associate II (Civil/Land Development)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| 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. |
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Senior EMS Application Engineer (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| 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. |
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EMS Application Engineer II (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| As EMS Administrator II, 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. |
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Mgr, Engineering - EMS Applications (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Are you passionate about working with technologies and collaborating? We are a team of problem solvers who use our skills to solve technical challenges for LCRA. LCRA Transmission seeks a resourceful and highly organized manager to lead EMS Applications teams consisting of EMS SCADA, EMS Power System Modeling, and EMS Software. The EMS is a critical system is used by LCRA's Transmission System Operations to monitor and control the electric transmission grid. You will provide leadership for driving outstanding customer service and support by coordinating with other managers in Technical Support team The position will also have the responsibility for handling vendors, crafting budgets, planning strategically and driving constant process improvements. Come enjoy a work environment where work-life balance is considered crucial for employee satisfaction. |
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Power Generation Controls Engineer (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78703
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| 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! |
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Electrical Power Plant Planner (On-site)
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La Grange, TX
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| Do you thrive in multitasking and problem solving within a fast-paced environment? If so, we are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Power Plant Planner to join our Maintenance Planning team at Fayette Power Project! In this role you will be able to utilize your electrical maintenance experience in various daily functions. Your responsibilities include processing daily work orders, creating job plans, maintaining PMs, estimating costs, generating requisitions, outlining scopes of work, sourcing parts, scheduling outages, and managing the maintenance backlog. This is an opportunity to demonstrate autonomy and resourcefulness as you mentor team 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! |
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Transmission Reliability Engineer - Rotating Equipment (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| Join LCRA in helping make ERCOT and the Texas utility grid more resilient as a Reliability Engineer in the Transmission Services Department. As a Transmission Reliability Engineer, you will be involved in the integration of one of the first synchronous condensers in both ERCOT and LCRA. The role begins immediately in supporting construction and commissioning of the synchronous condenser project (currently in the design review phase). Continuing after commissioning, the role will be responsible for overseeing the reliability of the Synchronous Condenser and auxiliary systems, with possible participation in the future synchronous condenser additions to LCRA’s fleet. Based in Austin, TX, this role will require semi-frequent travel to West Texas (Midland/Odessa area) during the construction and commissioning of the project and occasional travel for troubleshooting and maintenance oversight of the plant after startup.
The Transmission Reliability Engineer will play a key role in supporting the commissioning process of a new synchronous condenser, ensuring seamless integration and reliable operation. The engineer will also manage the balance of plant systems that support the synchronous condenser, such as cooling, lubrication, HVAC, electrical, and control systems. The role will be actively involved in the review of design, construction, commissioning and maintenance processes, ensuring all systems are aligned with reliability and performance standards. |
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EMS Administrator II (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| LCRA is looking for a SCADA EMS Administrator to join our team. As a part of LCRA’s Transmission Technical Support Group (TSG), your expertise will contribute to our grid operation engineering support and analytical tools development in an organization that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. We are a team that thrives on finding effective and innovative ways to support our customers or partners in the control rooms and onsite substations, and beyond. This position is responsible for managing SCADA & Alarms models & EMS displays and working on RTU configure and checkout testing, etc. |
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Transmission System Operator Associate (Electrical Engineering Graduates can apply!) (Onsite)
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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. This is also a good alternative career starting point for electrical engineering graduates discovering power systems. Typically, the pay will put you ahead of traditional electrical engineering entry level jobs. |
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Engineer - Transmission Operations Planning (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| 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). |
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Interconnection Specialist Sr (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| 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! |
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Engineering Associate III - Transmission Line Engineer (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| 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. |
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Contractor Safety Specialist II (Hybrid)
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Austin, TX 78744
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| 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. |
