Interconnection Specialist Sr (Hybrid)

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!

- Develop and negotiate interconnection agreements, tariffed service agreements, and other electric utility agreements.

- Collaborate with design engineers, system planners, project managers, legal staff, real estate experts, and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define agreements during project scope definition in alignment with LCRA TSC’s requirements and standards.

- Lead project and ad hoc teams to solve complex issues related to interconnection agreements.

- Support interconnection requests and projects modifying existing facilities from initiation through the facilities design process.

- Build strong and effective working relationships with transmission customers to define project responsibilities and ownership during scoping.

- Develop supporting technical exhibits for agreements such as one-lines, diagrams, and maps.

- Recommend and implement process improvements to interconnection procedures and standards.

You Qualify With

- Nine or more years of experience in engineering, project management, transmission planning, or substation/power facilities design or other relevant experience, including experience interpreting ERCOT protocols, NERC standards, and PUC regulations regarding electric power generation and/or transmission. A degree(s) in engineering, project management, business or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

- Driver’s license

You Are a Great Fit With

- A degree(s) in engineering, project management, business or relevant field.

- AutoCAD experience preferred

- Proficiency with MS applications, PDF, and computers in general.

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.

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.