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Lcra

Engineering Associate I (Hybrid)

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Lcra

Nonprofit public utility in Texas managing water, power generation and transmission, public parks, and community services.

Design metering and relay/control projects, analyze data, coordinate with ERCOT.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 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

Description

meter coordination
best practices
meter design
data analysis
billing issues
  • Coordinate with ERCOT for EPS Metering and Meter Registration
  • Research best practices for metering and R&C design for implementation in LCRA TSC standard designs
  • Design metering and R&C drawings for construction
  • Analyze meter data and investigate billing issues

Requirements

autocad
sel relays
power systems
protection design
bsc electrical
driver's license
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Driver's license
  • Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science.
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with Protection, Metering, and Control Design
  • Background in Power Systems
  • Experience with SEL meters and relays

Benefits

  • Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
  • 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
  • Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found
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.

Culture + Values

$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.

Environment + Sustainability

$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.

Inclusion & Diversity

  • No publicly available LCRA-defined DEI strategy, goals or gender-related statistics found on official channels.
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