Power Generation Electrical Engineer
About The Position
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!
Requirements
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
- Driver's license
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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 instructs 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 teams members to achieve objectives.
- Acquire critical engineering data through traveling to various power plant sites.
Benefits
- From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
