Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

LCRA is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to support our Transmission Operations team in Austin, Texas. You will gain hands-on experience with real-time grid operations and power system studies, contributing to optimization efforts and learning from senior engineers.

You'll work with tools like PSSE, PowerWorld, and EMS while supporting outage planning and reliability assessments for major projects, positioning you for growth in electric grid engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven interest in power systems and real-time operations.
• Willingness to learn and apply electrical engineering concepts.
• Exposure to industry tools like PSSE, PowerWorld, and EMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform progressively responsible engineering assignments under licensed supervision.
• Contribute to power flow analyses to support reliable transmission operations.
• Gain practical exposure to PSSE, PowerWorld, and EMS tools.
• Assist with outage planning and system reliability assessments for major projects.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers in Operations, Planning, Development and Construction.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EIT certification in progress

Tools

PSSE

PowerWorld

Energy Management Systems

Job description

Here\'s The Role

LCRA is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern passionate about power systems to join our Transmission Operations team!

This is a chance to acquire hands-on experience in a real-time operations environment with a team committed to achieving excellence in power systems. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and gain practical exposure to the challenges of operating and planning our modern electric grid.

If you are ambitious and keen to learn, this is an ideal place to begin your journey in electrical engineering. As an intern, you would be able to immediately contribute by optimizing code, running power flow studies, and provide fresh ideas that enhance the lives of Texans!

How You\'ll Contribute

• Perform a variety of progressively responsible engineering assignments involving electrical engineering and power system principles, under the limited supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
• Contribute to various types of power flow analyses that support the safe and reliable operation of the transmission grid.
• Acquire practical exposure to industry tools like PSSE, PowerWorld, and Energy Management Systems.
• Support outage planning and system reliability assessments for major transmission projects.
• Receive mentorship from engineers with a breadth of knowledge in Operations, Planning, Development, and Construction.

How You\'re Qualified

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in junior year or has completed junior year and will be starting senior year.

How You\'ll Stand Out

• Completed coursework in Power Systems or Power System Operation and Control is a plus!
• Actively working toward EIT certification.

How We\'ll Support You

• Meaningful, hands-on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and competitive pay, plus access to perks like a 401(k) and EAP.

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.