LCRA Transmission Services Corporation
Engineering Associate III - Transmission Substation and Asset Planning (Hybrid)
LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Engineering Associate III - Transmission Substation and Asset Planning (Hybrid) You will be trusted to:
This posting is in the Transmission Substation and Asset Planning group. The TSAP group is tasked with load forecast review, transformation and distribution system assessments, reliability analysis, UFLS program administration, capital project development, and compliance-related tasks. The engineer in this position may be tasked with:
Developing distribution system studies for customers
Analysis of distribution system performance
Customer’s load forecast tabulations
Annual load data request for customers and send them to ERCOT
Under frequency load shedding tabulations (UFLS)
Voltage and capacity analysis
Power factor analysis
Phase balance Analysis
Sponsorship of Capital project recommendations
Familiarity with the following tools & topics is desirable:
Computer Model Simulation software (e.g. Milsoft WindMil)
Electrical print reading (e.g. relay one-line diagrams, DC schematics, etc)
Power system apparatus (e.g. circuit breakers, circuit switchers, fuses, transformers, etc)
Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, VBA code, Outlook, etc)
NERC reliability standards
ERCOT market rules
You qualify with:
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.
Driver’s license
You are a great fit with:
Power system apparatus (e.g. circuit breakers, circuit switchers, fuses, transformers, etc)
Experience preparing or analyzing electric load forecasts
Developing distribution system studies for customers
Basic knowledge of UFLS ERCOT rules
Basic knowledge of DG interconnections
Electrical print reading (e.g. relay one-line diagrams, DC schematics, etc)
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 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
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
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.
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We welcome you to explore our open job opportunities and visit our Careers page to learn more about life at LCRA.
Engineering Associate III - Transmission Substation and Asset Planning (Hybrid) You will be trusted to:
This posting is in the Transmission Substation and Asset Planning group. The TSAP group is tasked with load forecast review, transformation and distribution system assessments, reliability analysis, UFLS program administration, capital project development, and compliance-related tasks. The engineer in this position may be tasked with:
Developing distribution system studies for customers
Analysis of distribution system performance
Customer’s load forecast tabulations
Annual load data request for customers and send them to ERCOT
Under frequency load shedding tabulations (UFLS)
Voltage and capacity analysis
Power factor analysis
Phase balance Analysis
Sponsorship of Capital project recommendations
Familiarity with the following tools & topics is desirable:
Computer Model Simulation software (e.g. Milsoft WindMil)
Electrical print reading (e.g. relay one-line diagrams, DC schematics, etc)
Power system apparatus (e.g. circuit breakers, circuit switchers, fuses, transformers, etc)
Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, VBA code, Outlook, etc)
NERC reliability standards
ERCOT market rules
You qualify with:
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.
Driver’s license
You are a great fit with:
Power system apparatus (e.g. circuit breakers, circuit switchers, fuses, transformers, etc)
Experience preparing or analyzing electric load forecasts
Developing distribution system studies for customers
Basic knowledge of UFLS ERCOT rules
Basic knowledge of DG interconnections
Electrical print reading (e.g. relay one-line diagrams, DC schematics, etc)
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 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
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
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.
Do you know someone who would be a great fit for this job? Share it with them now.
E-Verify(r) is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Have a question about the application process?
Visit our Life at LCRA page for information on applying to LCRA and our competitive employee benefits.
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