Director, SOCC Systems

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA seeks an experienced leader to shape the future of energy management by directing teams, systems, and technology for safe, reliable transmission operations. You will provide strategic direction across EMS, SubWAN, system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance to strengthen reliability and manage risk for future growth.

You will lead initiatives that align with ERCOT, NERC CIP, and FERC standards while driving budgeting, capacity planning, and asset strategies.

Qualifications

• Twelve years of experience in electric utility transmission operations or related field.
• Five years of management responsibility or equivalent.
• Degree(s) in engineering or engineering technology may substitute for experience per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire technical teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC, and applicable standards.
• Lead the development of plans, risk management, budgeting, and asset management.
• Ensure safe, reliable system performance and effective emergency response.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Strategic direction

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Here's The Role

Are you an experienced leader ready to shape the future of energy management? LCRA is looking for a someone to lead the teams, systems, and technology that support the safe, reliable, secure operation of the transmission system. You will provide strategic direction across our Energy Management System (EMS), Substation Wide Area Network (SubWAN), system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance while leading initiatives that strengthen system reliability, manage risk, and prepare LCRA for future growth. If you’re passionate about energy innovation and ready to make an impact, we want you to apply today!

Here's The Role

Are you an experienced leader ready to shape the future of energy management? LCRA is looking for a someone to lead the teams, systems, and technology that support the safe, reliable, secure operation of the transmission system. You will provide strategic direction across our Energy Management System (EMS), Substation Wide Area Network (SubWAN), system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance while leading initiatives that strengthen system reliability, manage risk, and prepare LCRA for future growth. If you’re passionate about energy innovation and ready to make an impact, we want you to apply today!

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead, develop, and inspire technical teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC, and applicable standards.
• Lead the development of plans, risk management, budgeting, and asset management.
• Ensure safe, reliable system performance and effective emergency response.

How You’re Qualified

• Twelve years of experience in electric utility transmission operations, transmission engineering, or other relevant experience, including at least five years of management responsibility.
• A degree(s) in engineering, engineering technology, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Deep expertise in NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC and reliability requirements.
• Experience with power system modeling, training simulators, and system integration.
• Experience leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure technology.

How We’ll Support You

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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 [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.