Power Generation Controls Engineer (Hybrid)
Power Generation Controls Engineer (Hybrid)
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Job Description
At LCRA we are seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our generation department! This position plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable electricity supply for Central Texas residents. Our generation facilities combine new and vintage equipment with modern upgrades excelling in Texas competitive electric market. As the industry evolves you will lead the adaptation of our units to meet changing market demands.
This opportunity would allow you to handle diverse engineering tasks from field investigations to leading troubleshooting efforts and creating logic narratives. Your duties will include developing schematics installation plans and comprehensive documentation. This position provides abundant opportunities for hands-on learning applying engineering principles and fostering strong camaraderie among colleagues. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texans and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as top priority!
You will be trusted to:
- Devise innovative approaches to problems encountered.
- Plan and design engineering projects perform engineering and design work.
- Conduct field analysis inspections and performance tests.
- Develop testing plans. Interpret engineering specifications.
- Prepare technical specifications for project services equipment and materials.
- Complete related computations and create schematics wiring diagrams bill of material and commissioning plans. Create and update P&ID drawings.
- Coordinate project reviews and implementation plans. Ensure timely communications occur as needed for project success.
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.
- Drivers license
You are a great fit with:
- Experience with PLCs and knowledge of common communication protocols such as Modbus Serial / TCP and DNP3.
- Experience in troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
- Experience troubleshooting 480 Vac motors and associated control circuits.
- Knowledge of NEC NESC and ISA standards
- Ability to learn new control system software such as Emerson Ovation Foxboro etc.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
You gain:
- 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
-Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
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 or email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Employment Type
Full-Time
