Outsourcing Engineer Sr

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

LCRA is seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead utility-side engineering for large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. This role involves coordinating among various stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery from concept to commissioning.

The ideal candidate should be a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas with at least eight years of experience. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, alongside strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Eight or more years of engineering experience.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-side engineering management of large-scale projects.
• Coordinate engineering and technical activities among contractors and internal teams.
• Develop technical scopes of work and specifications.
• Participate in contractor selection and recommendation processes.

Skills

Leadership in engineering management

Project management experience

Technical documentation skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Here’s The Role

Imagine playing a key role in shaping the future of the electric grid — where advanced technologies, high‑stakes engineering, and transformative infrastructure projects come together to power entire communities. This position places you at the forefront of that evolution.

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead utility‑side engineering management of large‑scale EPC‑delivered electrical infrastructure projects from conceptual development through commissioning and turnover.


• Coordinate engineering and technical activities among EPC contractors, Owner’s Engineers, equipment suppliers, utility operations personnel, and internal stakeholders.


• Lead and coordinate the engineering and technical review of EPC contractor deliverables, including engineering packages, procurement plans, construction schedules, testing procedures, and commissioning plans.


• Lead the development of technical scopes of work, specifications, and procurement documentation for engineering and construction services.


• Develop bid evaluation criteria and participate in contractor selection and recommendation processes.


• Coordinate across engineering, operations, protection and controls, planning, procurement, legal, environmental, and regulatory teams.

How You’re Qualified

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.


• Eight or more years of post‑Bachelor’s engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job, including providing technical leadership.


• Driver’s license.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, or related technical field.


• Experience with gas‑insulated substations (GIS), synchronous condensers, static compensators and FACTS technologies, high‑voltage transmission systems, and grid modernization initiatives.


• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and energization activities for transmission infrastructure projects.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.


• Ability to influence project outcomes across multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.


• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

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