Engineering Associate III - Substation Engineering (Hybrid)

Job No: 499983 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Engineering, Hybrid

At LCRA, we are looking for an Engineering Associate III well-versed in transmission infrastructure. Proficiency in 138kV, 345kV, or 765kV substation concepts is required. This position provides a chance to contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact the communities we support. We aim to encourage a space where creativity intersects with teamwork. Join our team of engineers committed to delivering exceptional engineering solutions.

You will be trusted to:

- Support high voltage substation electrical/physical design and construction drawing development.

- Use AutoCAD to design substation one-lines, three-lines, layouts, section views, grounding layouts, and electrical details.

- Coordinate and review the work of other engineering associates

- Evaluate and revise substation engineering procedures, design tools, and provide recommendations.

- Identify, investigate, and analyze problems.

- Interface and communicate with project stakeholders to ensure a seamless design between civil/structural engineering, system protection, construction personnel, consultants, vendors, and management regarding substation design.

You qualify with:

- Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science plus four or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.

- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Experience with 138kV, 345kV, or 765kV substation electrical/physical design

- Proficiency in AutoCAD.

- Knowledge of IEEE Standards

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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