Engineering Associate III - Electrical (Hybrid)
About The Position
At LCRA, we are seeking a driven Electrical Engineer to join our team! This is an opportunity to apply your engineering background, knowledge, and skills. As an Engineering Associate III, you would provide pivotal functions to support the reliable supply of electricity to the people of central Texas. There will be learning on the job, use of engineering principles, and phenomenal comradery with co-workers in a friendly and family-life supported atmosphere. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work while exemplifying LCRA's values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and operating safely while performing all tasks You will be trusted to: Under close supervision, an Associate Engineer III performs engineering assignments by assisting with engineering projects. Under direct guidance, conducts basic engineering studies and computations, equipment performance.⯠May be assisted by other experienced engineers. Investigates and analyzes basic and complex problems and develops appropriate solutions. Develops solutions or improvements, and/or verify accuracy of Annual Load Data Request and customer load data.⯠Ensures that accurate and beneficial data is acquired and recorded. Prepares reports, and project outlines in connection with fundamental engineering assignments.⯠Learns and follows appropriate department and business procedures. Assists in planning and analysis of engineering projects. Records, compiles, and reports information for distribution system studies. Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between subject matter experts from various disciplines.⯠Ensure timely communications occur, as needed, on project activities. May assist more experienced engineers in the interpretation of basic engineering drawings specifications for field personnel.⯠Communicates any recommended changes to the responsible engineer for the correction. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science plus four or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.
- Driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
- Three or more years in the Electric Utility experience.
- Prior knowledge on Substation or distribution and transmission systems.
- Prior knowledge of distribution planning studies
- Basic knowledge of Power factor analysis
- Basic knowledge of Voltage and capacity analysis
- Basic knowledge of Phase balance analysis
Responsibilities
- Performs engineering assignments by assisting with engineering projects.
- Conducts basic engineering studies and computations, equipment performance.
- Investigates and analyzes basic and complex problems and develops appropriate solutions.
- Develops solutions or improvements, and/or verify accuracy of Annual Load Data Request and customer load data.
- Prepares reports, and project outlines in connection with fundamental engineering assignments.
- Assists in planning and analysis of engineering projects.
- Records, compiles, and reports information for distribution system studies.
- Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between subject matter experts from various disciplines.
- May assist more experienced engineers in the interpretation of basic engineering drawings specifications for field personnel.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
