Engineering Associate II

Job Description

Here's The Role
The Interconnection Planning and Modeling team is looking for a future power systems expert! Interested in renewable power, data centers, and building the grid of tomorrow? This role will offer the opportunity to work directly with project developers and regulatory authorities while developing industry recognized transmission power flow and planning skills. The person interested in this position is someone who wants to learn a broad range of transmission planning skills: steady state studies, stability studies, and advanced electromagnetic studies.

How You'll Contribute
Perform transmission system power flow studies using modeling software
Engage with external consultants, regulatory authorities, and interconnecting entities
Sponsor capital projects needed to improve the LCRA transmission system and interconnect new resources
Become a subject matter expert in power flow studies by performing steady state and stability studies
Coordinate with other LCRA engineering teams to develop project scope

How You're Qualified
Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science.
One or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.
Driver's license

How You'll Stand Out
One or more years of experience with PSSE or TARA modeling software
One or more years of experience with Python or other scripting software
Having a passion for becoming a part of the electrical power industry

How We'll Support You
Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email
lcra.benefits@lcra.org
. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Perform transmission system power flow studies using modeling software
Engage with external consultants, regulatory authorities, and interconnecting entities
Sponsor capital projects needed to improve the LCRA transmission system and interconnect new resources
Become a subject matter expert in power flow studies by performing steady state and stability studies
Coordinate with other LCRA engineering teams to develop project scope

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science.
One or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.
Driver's license