Description
Do you enjoy Generation Power Plant Relaying and Power Plant System Modeling? Do breakers, motors, transformers, and generators excite you? If so, we have a phenomenal opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a highly motivated engineer with subject matter expertise in power plant electrical engineering to join our generation department. Be the force behind the grid. As an LCRA Generation engineer, you’re on the front lines of reliability, keeping the lights on and the power flowing for all of Central Texas!
LCRA’s main offices are in Austin, TX with generation plants spanning from the Texas hill country to Central Texas among beautiful lakes, hills, and trees. With this position you would have the opportunity to work with a diversity of generation technology which include combined cycle, reciprocating engines, aeroderivative, coal and gas Rankine cycle plants, and hydro plants. We have a great team and welcome you to apply to join us!
How You’ll Contribute:
- Develop engineering designs and conduct comprehensive field analysis, inspections, and performance testing.
- Create technical specifications, computations, and schematics for project materials, equipment and services.
- Coordinate and review work of engineering associates and seal final designs or instructs engineers on necessary revisions.
- Lead engineering projects, take ownership of evaluating and modifying standard technical methods, procedures, and criteria to meet project specifications.
- Manage detailed project schedules and drive technical execution and lead teams members to achieve objectives.
- Acquire critical engineering data through traveling to various power plant sites.
Requirements
How You’re Qualified:
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
- Driver's license
How You’ll Stand Out:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- 8 + years of electrical engineering experience within a power plant environment.
- Experience in power system modeling and relay settings and configuration (SEL/GE/Beckwith) for generators, breakers, motors, and transformer protection.
How We’ll Support You:
Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.
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.
