Power Generation Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

LCRA in Austin, Texas, is looking for a motivated engineer specialized in power plant electrical engineering to join our generation department. You will develop engineering designs, manage projects, and conduct field analyses across various generation technologies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a Professional Engineer license in Texas, and has at least 8 years of experience within a power plant environment. A driving license is also required.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits that enhance life quality, including health care and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience within a power plant environment.
• Experience in managing engineering projects.
• Proficient in developing engineering designs and conducting field analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and conduct field analysis.
• Create technical specifications for project materials.
• Lead engineering projects and manage schedules.
• Travel to various power plant sites to acquire data.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power plant system modeling

Relay settings configuration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas

Job description

Here’s The Role

Do you enjoy Generation Power Plant Relaying and Power Plant System Modeling? Do breakers, motors, transformers, and generators excite you? If so, we have a phenomenal opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a highly motivated engineer with subject matter expertise in power plant electrical engineering to join our generation department. Be the force behind the grid. As an LCRA Generation engineer, you’re on the front lines of reliability, keeping the lights on and the power flowing for all of Central Texas!

LCRA’s main offices are in Austin, TX with generation plants spanning from the Texas hill country to Central Texas among beautiful lakes, hills, and trees. With this position you would have the opportunity to work with a diversity of generation technology which include combined cycle, reciprocating engines, aeroderivative, coal and gas Rankine cycle plants, and hydro plants. We have a great team and welcome you to apply to join us!

How You’ll Contribute

• Develop engineering designs and conduct comprehensive field analysis, inspections, and performance testing.
• Create technical specifications, computations, and schematics for project materials, equipment and services.
• Coordinate and review work of engineering associates and seal final designs or instruct engineers on necessary revisions.
• Lead engineering projects, take ownership of evaluating and modifying standard technical methods, procedures, and criteria to meet project specifications.
• Manage detailed project schedules and drive technical execution and lead team members to achieve objectives.
• Acquire critical engineering data through traveling to various power plant sites.

How You’re Qualified

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
• Driver’s license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience within a power plant environment.
• Experience in power system modeling and relay settings and configuration (SEL/GE/Beckwith) for generators, breakers, motors, and transformer protection.

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.