Substation Engineer

Job No: 499955 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Engineering, Hybrid

LCRA is looking for a Substation Engineer to join our team. As part of our Substation Engineering Group, your expertise will contribute to the design and analysis of the transmission system in an organization that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. We need someone with knowledge of high voltage electrical substation design principles that can provide guidance for designers, drafters, construction crews, and management. A strong candidate will be able to create, review, and approve substation electrical/physical drawings to keep projects in motion. The ideal teammate should have a basic understanding of 138kV and 345kV substation principals and be able to coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure a smooth design and construction process.

You will be trusted to:

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

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

- Prepare, review, and approve engineering construction packages.

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

- 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:

- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Experience with 138kV and 345kV substation electrical/physical design

- Proficient in AutoCAD

- Knowledge of IEEE Standards

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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