LCRA is Hiring an Engineering Associate III Near Austin, TX

LCRA is looking for an electrical engineer to join our plant operations team! As a part of LCRA's NERC compliance group, your expertise will contribute to keeping our generation facilities in line with national and state requirements. You will use your knowledge of electrical system modelling such as ETAP and Matlab to perform load flow and Arc Flash Calculations. A firm foundation in protective relay settings is a plus as you provide support to plants and lead compliance testing such as generator reactive capability or AVR/PSS functionality. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority!

You will be trusted to:

Conducts and takes full responsibility for sophisticated engineering studies which require advanced knowledge within the assigned subject area. Performs field analysis, performance tests, designs, costs estimates, layout of drafting work, and the correlation/compilation of sophisticated data
Plans and design engineering projects with sophisticated features. Performs engineering and design work. Conducts field analysis, inspections and performance tests. Records, compiles, and reports information. Develops testing plans. Interprets engineering specifications.
Interprets engineering drawings and manufacturers specifications for field personnel. Coordinates and reviews the work of Engineering Associates to the extent of assuming professional responsibility for the work. Personally affixes seal or communicates necessary changes to the responsible engineer for correction
May provide leadership for major or sophisticated engineering and construction projects and or studies. May be the resident specialist in a particular field or operations area.

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:

Ideal candidate will have experience using ETAP software. Familiarity with Protective Relay systems is desirable.
Knowledge of ERCOT Protocols & Nodal Operating Guides and NERC Standards is preferred.

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.