Substation Engineer

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)•Austin, TX

About The Position

Come be part of improving the Texas power grid that supports local communities in Central Texas and make a positive impact using your skills, knowledge, and talent! LCRA is seeking an upbeat, passionate, and diligent Engineer to join the Substation Engineering Electrical design group. This outstanding role involves working on critical infrastructure projects with strong community impact. As a key member of our team, you will lead the physical development of substations, ensuring accurate execution and compliance with industry standards. You will participate in the full lifecycle of substation projects, including planning, conceptual layouts, detailed development, construction, and operations and maintenance. Your knowledge will be vital in developing substation layouts, grounding, shielding, and following IEEE, NESC, RUS, and other recognized standards. If you value engineering excellence and are ready to face ambitious challenges, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience working on large-scale, high-impact substation projects including site development, physical layout design, equipment selection, grounding design, electrical detailing, and coordinating with other engineering teams.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Knowledge of CAD software and other tools related to substation engineering development.
Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC and RUS electrical substation standards.
Outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to manage project requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering design for high voltage substation projects for both new and existing installations by applying standard methodologies, department procedures, and engineering standards.
Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, RUS, and other relevant industry standards.
Perform various calculations and analysis needed for substation safety & reliability (e.g. Grounding, Lightning, Voltage Drop, Ampacity, Conduit Fill, etc.)
Work closely with other engineers, project managers, and collaborators to successfully implement design solutions and mentor and guide junior engineers, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Prepare detailed documentation and reports to support project planning and execution.
Mentor and guide junior engineers