Engineering Associate III - Transmission Substation and Asset Planning (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Engineering Associate III - Transmission Substation and Asset Planning (Hybrid)
Job No: 500124
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Engineering, Hybrid
- Under close supervision of an associate engineer, performs engineering assignments by assisting with engineering projects.
- Under direct guidance, conducts basic engineering studies and computations, equipment performance. May be assisted by technicians, or experienced engineers.
- Investigates and analyzes basic problems and develops appropriate solutions.
- Develops solutions or improvements, and/or verifies accuracy of ALDR and load forecast data. Ensures 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.
- Reviews specifications as required for basic projects for which there are precedents. Completes related computations and has knowledge of schematics and diagrams.
- Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between individuals and sections. Ensures timely communications occur, as needed, on project activities.
- Maintains knowledge of engineering principles. Studies and attends classes on LCRA procedures, equipment, and systems. Continues to improve his/her analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Gathers engineering information by traveling to various locations as necessary.
- In accordance with approved Supply Management processes and procedures, will provide large equipment forecast.
- 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.
This posting is in the Transmission Substation and Asset Planning group. The TSAP group is tasked with load forecast review, transformation and distribution system assessments, reliability analysis, UFLS program administration, capital project development, and compliance-related tasks. The engineer in this position may be tasked with:
- Developing distribution system studies for customers
- Analysis of distribution system performance
- Customer's load forecast tabulations
- Annual load data request for customers and send them to ERCOT
- Under frequency load shedding tabulations (UFLS)
- Voltage and capacity analysis
- Power factor analysis
- Phase balance Analysis
- Sponsorship of Capital project recommendations

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

• Power system apparatus (e.g. circuit breakers, circuit switchers, fuses, transformers, etc)
• Experience preparing or analyzing electric load forecasts
• Developing distribution system studies for customers
• Basic knowledge of UFLS ERCOT rules
• Basic knowledge of DG interconnections
• Electrical print reading (e.g. relay one-line diagrams, DC schematics, etc)

Responsibilities

• Performing engineering assignments by assisting with engineering projects.
• Conducting basic engineering studies and computations, equipment performance.
• Investigating and analyzing basic problems and develops appropriate solutions.
• Developing solutions or improvements, and/or verifies accuracy of ALDR and load forecast data.
• Preparing reports, and project outlines in connection with fundamental engineering assignments.
• Assisting in planning and analysis of engineering projects.
• Recording, compiling, and reporting information for distribution system studies.
• Reviewing specifications as required for basic projects for which there are precedents.
• Coordinating project reviews and implementation plans between individuals and sections.
• Maintaining knowledge of engineering principles.
• Gathering engineering information by traveling to various locations as necessary.
• Providing large equipment forecast.
• Assisting more experienced engineers in the interpretation of basic engineering drawings specifications for field personnel.
• Developing distribution system studies for customers
• Analysis of distribution system performance
• Customer's load forecast tabulations
• Annual load data request for customers and send them to ERCOT
• Under frequency load shedding tabulations (UFLS)
• Voltage and capacity analysis
• Power factor analysis
• Phase balance Analysis
• Sponsorship of Capital project recommendations

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees