Engineering Associate III - Substation Engineering (Hybrid)
Lcra
Design and develop high‑voltage substation drawings and coordinate engineering efforts.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Hybrid
Company Size
1,635 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water management
Wholesale power
Electric transmission
Parks and recreation
Community and public services
Telecommunications services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Water Resources
Utilities
Government
Infrastructure
Telecommunications
Role
What you would be doing
procedure review
design tools
hv substation
autocad design
problem analysis
stakeholder coordination
- Evaluate and revise substation engineering procedures, design tools, and provide recommendations.
- Interface and communicate with project stakeholders to ensure a seamless design between civil/structural engineering, system protection, construction personnel, consultants, vendors, and management regarding substation design.
- Support high voltage substation electrical/physical design and construction drawing development.
- Use AutoCAD to design substation one-lines, three-lines, layouts, section views, grounding layouts, and electrical details.
- Identify, investigate, and analyze problems.
- Coordinate and review the work of other engineering associates
What you bring
substation design
autocad
driver's license
ieee standards
bachelors degree
teamwork
- Experience with 138kV, 345kV, or 765kV substation electrical/physical design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Driver's license
- Knowledge of IEEE Standards
- 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.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
- Life and disability insurance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1934
Originated during Great Depression
Began operations in 1934 amid significant economic challenges, laying the foundation for future growth.
Million Users
Supplies water to over a million people
Manages water resources efficiently to meet the needs of a substantial population.
40+ Parks
Operates recreational areas
Provides public access to outdoor spaces and educational venues, enhancing community well-being.
Wind Power 1995
Pioneered wind-generated electricity in Texas
Introduced renewable energy early, diversifying energy sources and setting a precedent for sustainability.
- Evolved into a powerful entity, generating electricity through various sources and developing transmission infrastructure across central Texas.
- Revenue primarily generated from electricity and transmission services, with minimal contribution from water sales; operates without tax or state funds?
- Undertakes diverse projects including flood-control dams, power plants, energy networks, and community grants to support development.
- Operates as a self-funded nonprofit organization, deeply involved in community service across water, energy, and recreational sectors.
$600
Residential Rebates
Up to six hundred dollars available for irrigation, landscape, and pool upgrades to improve water efficiency.
50%
Aquatic Invasive Plant Removal
Rebates covering up to fifty percent of costs for municipalities and associations to remove invasive plants.
- Committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service.
- Firm Water Conservation Cost-Share Program that funds projects reducing or maximizing efficient use of surface water, equipment efficiency upgrades, and emerging technology projects focused on education, outreach, or technology advancements.
$15k in 2023
Grant Awarded for Water Reuse
Provided $15,000 to support net-zero water strategies through water-reuse toolkits.
50% Coverage
Invasive Plant Treatment Rebate
Offers rebates covering 50% of costs for mechanical or chemical removal of invasive aquatic plants.
$7.5k Max
Aquatic Treatment Rebate
Caps rebates for invasive aquatic plant treatment at $7,500 per project.
- Firm Water Conservation Cost‑Share Program funds projects converting irrigated areas from potable to recycled water and reducing surface‑water loss.
- WaterSmart rebates for efficient irrigation systems, landscape soil testing, compost, mulch, pool covers and equipment.
- Operates 'Water My Yard' weekly irrigation recommendations program to reduce outdoor water use.
- No publicly available LCRA-defined DEI strategy, goals or gender-related statistics found on official channels.
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