Head of Energy Management Systems & Cybersecurity

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a seasoned energy operations leader to guide the EMS, SubWAN, system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure and regulatory compliance. You will set strategic direction, drive reliability, manage risk and position LCRA for future growth while delivering safe, reliable transmission operations.

You will lead teams, oversee budgeting and asset management, ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC, and relevant standards, and foster a culture of excellence in

Qualifications

• Twelve years of experience in electric utility transmission operations or related field.
• At least five years in management responsibility.
• Degree may substitute certain years of 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

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity leadership

Transmission operations

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a seasoned energy operations leader to guide the EMS, SubWAN, system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure and regulatory compliance. You will set strategic direction, drive reliability, manage risk and position LCRA for future growth while delivering safe, reliable transmission operations.

You will lead teams, oversee budgeting and asset management, ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC, and relevant standards, and foster a culture of excellence in