Engineer - Substation Engineering (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

LCRA is looking for a Substation Engineer to join our team. As part of our Substation Engineering Group, your expertise will contribute to the design and analysis of the transmission system in an organization that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. We need someone with knowledge of high voltage electrical substation design principles that can provide guidance for engineers, construction crews, and management. A strong candidate will be able to review and approve vendor drawings to keep projects in motion. The ideal teammate should be able to produce specifications for major equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in designing high voltage substations (69kV - 765kV).
• Knowledge about substation equipment and test procedures.
• Provide feedback to review and approve vendor drawings
• Ability to create technical specifications for substation equipment & review vendor drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support high voltage substation relay and control drawing packages.
• Scope substation projects and support the procurement of major equipment.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering construction packages.
• Evaluate and revise substation engineering procedures, design tools, and provide recommendations.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers, structural, system protection, construction personnel, consultants, vendors, and management regarding substation equipment, reliability, and research.
• Serve as a department representative on task forces and lead cross-functional teams,
• Preform as a subject matter expert and represent LCRA on external committees.

Benefits

• 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
• Extensive learning & development programs
• And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees