UAS Pilot I (Onsite)
Austin, TX 78744
6/25/2025
The Lower Colorado River Authority is looking for a motivated and safety-focused UAS Pilot to join our growing team! This position plays a key role in performing flight operations, collecting high-quality data, and maintaining the integrity and performance of our drone systems.
As a UAS Pilot at LCRA, you are responsible for planning and completing flight missions, operating as Pilot in Command (PIC), and ensuring a safe and professional on-site environment. You'll also gain valuable experience in UAS troubleshooting, post-flight data processing and contributing to an innovative team collecting remotely sensed data.
Transmission Reliability Engineer - Rotating Equipment (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
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.
EMS Administrator II (Hybrid)
Austin, TX 78744
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.
Safety Specialist II (On-Site)
Maxwell, TX
Here at LCRA, we are seeking a Safety Professional who wants to be a part of a dynamic and strong team and believes they can make a positive impact on the lives of fellow Texans. A highly qualified candidate will be a Safety & Health Professional with prior power generation facility safety experience to include combine cycle, coal, or gas generation experience or safety professionals with chemical plant experience to join our team. The Generation & Telecom Safety Team is looking for a team member who is ready to contribute and provide a full range of safety and health support at a power generation facility 15 minutes east of San Marcos, Texas.
We have a brand new role for a Safety Specialist that understands how to positively engage with all employees, contractors, and visitors. As our Safety Team expands our footprint in Texas, our ideal candidate will have the opportunity to apply industry best practices and provide meaningful input regarding safety programs and policies. We truly believe that sincere, professional engagement within the operations can make a huge difference to those who work at our generation facilities.
If this sounds like a good fit for you and you have strong technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, 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, please take the next step and apply!
Plant Support Worker Sr (On-Site)
Buchanan Dam, TX
We, the Dam and Hydro team at LCRA, are looking for a motivated Plant Support Worker to join our group! In this role, you will maintain and repair the buildings, facilities and grounds across our six hydroelectric dams. You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences. If you are looking to work for an excellent company that provides for the local community, with amazing benefits and training, then we want you. Apply today and join us in our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans!
