Principal Engineer

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Generous time off

Job summary

LCRA in Austin, Texas seeks a Principal Engineer to drive engineering strategy for power generation interconnections. This role involves critical project evaluation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success and alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 15 years of relevant experience, and a Texas Professional Engineer license. This position supports a mission to improve lives in Central Texas with a strong commitment to safety and service.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-Bachelor's engineering experience in the engineering specialization.
• Experience providing technical leadership in engineering.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential projects using engineering principles.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables across projects.
• Deliver evaluations for strategic recommendations.
• Align strategic objectives with cost-effective roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical engineering principles

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas

Job description

The Role

Drive the future of energy by leading the engineering strategy for LCRA Wholesale Power’s generation interconnections in ERCOT, the epicenter of the AI and data center boom! As a Principal Engineer expert, you will evaluate and execute critical projects while providing vital engineering support for corporate development with LCRA service territory. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority!

How You’ll Contribute

• Leverage critical thinking and analytical engineering principles to evaluate potential projects.
• Spearhead various projects ensuring accountability and timely completion of all deliverables.
• Deliver concise reporting evaluations to drive definitive “Go/No-Go” recommendations based on feasibility and strategic alignment.
• Partner with external and internal stakeholders to align strategic business objectives into practical cost‑effective roadmaps.
• Leverage a high level of adaptability and collaborate with a tight‑knit team to drive success in evolving projects.

How You’re Qualified

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science plus fifteen or more years of post‑Bachelor's engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job, including project management and providing technical leadership in engineering or other relevant experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Driver’s license.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience operating a power generator.
• Proficient in entrepreneurial execution of new projects.
• Proficient in analyzing reports and conducting technical evaluations.

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 (512) 578‑4004 or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.