Lower Colorado River Authority

Engineering Associate - Transmission and Substation Planning

LocationAustin, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Job No: 499647 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78732 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Engineering, Hybrid

At LCRA, we are seeking a driven Electrical Engineering Associate to join our team! This is an opportunity to apply your engineering background, knowledge, and skills. As an Engineering Associate, you would provide pivotal 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 and family-life supported atmosphere. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA's values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating safely while performing all tasks.


You will be trusted to:

Under close supervision, an associate engineer performs engineering assignments by assisting with engineering projects.

Under direct guidance, conducts basic engineering studies and computations, equipment performance. May be assisted by experienced engineers.
Investigates and analyzes basic problems and develops appropriate solutions.
Develops solutions or improvements, and/or verify accuracy of Annual Load Data Request and customer load data. Ensures that accurate and beneficial data is acquired and recorded.
Prepares reports, and project outlines in connection with fundamental engineering assignments. Learns and follows appropriate department and business procedures.
Assists in planning and analysis of engineering projects.
Records, compiles, and reports information for distribution system studies.
Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between subject matter experts from various disciplines. Ensure timely communications occur, as needed, on project activities.
May assist more experienced engineers in the interpretation of basic engineering drawings specifications for field personnel. Communicates any recommended changes to the responsible engineer for the correction.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.


You qualify with:

Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science.
Driver's license


You are a great fit with:


Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

One year or more in the Electric Utility experience.
Prior knowledge on Substation or distribution and transmission systems.
Basic knowledge of Power factor analysis
Basic knowledge of Voltage and capacity analysis
Basic knowledge of Phase balance analysis


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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