Interconnection Specialist Sr (Hybrid)

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and service. In this role, you will lead the development and negotiation of interconnection agreements and collaborate with various experts to ensure project scopes align with standards. Your extensive experience in engineering and project management will be crucial in solving complex issues and enhancing interconnection procedures. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, creating a rewarding work environment where you can thrive and grow.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or transmission planning.
• Ability to interpret ERCOT protocols and NERC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate interconnection agreements and service agreements.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to define project scopes.

Skills

Project Management

Transmission Planning

Engineering

Interpreting ERCOT Protocols

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Business

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Applications

Job description

Being the best starts with hiring the best, and we’re always looking for bright, growth-minded people who work with integrity and a commitment to service.

We welcome you to explore our open job opportunities and visit our Careers page to learn more about life at LCRA.

You will be trusted to:

- Develop and negotiate interconnection agreements, tariffed service agreements, and other electric utility agreements.
- Collaborate with design engineers, system planners, project managers, legal staff, real estate experts, and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define agreements during project scope definition in alignment with LCRA TSC’s requirements and standards.
- Lead project and ad hoc teams to solve complex issues related to interconnection agreements.
- Support interconnection requests and projects modifying existing facilities from initiation through the facilities design process.
- Build strong and effective working relationships with transmission customers to define project responsibilities and ownership during scoping.
- Develop supporting technical exhibits for agreements such as one-lines, diagrams, and maps.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to interconnection procedures and standards.

You qualify with:

- Nine or more years of experience in engineering, project management, transmission planning, or substation/power facilities design or other relevant experience, including experience interpreting ERCOT protocols, NERC standards, and PUC regulations regarding electric power generation and/or transmission. A degree(s) in engineering, project management, business or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- A degree(s) in engineering, project management, business or relevant field.
- AutoCAD experience preferred
- Proficiency with MS applications, PDF, and computers in general.

- 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

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

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.

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Locations

• Austin, TX 78744 1

Employment Type

• Full-time 1

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.

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