Engineering Associate III Transmission Substation and Asset Planning (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

- Under close supervision of an associate engineer performs engineering assignments by assisting with engineering projects.
- Under direct guidance conducts basic engineering studies and computations equipment performance. May be assisted by technicians or experienced engineers.
- Investigates and analyzes basic problems and develops appropriate solutions.
- Develops solutions or improvements and/or verifies accuracy of ALDR and load forecast data. Ensures accurate and beneficial data is acquired and recorded.
- Prepares reports and project outlines in connection with fundamental engineering assignments. Learns and follows appropriate department and business procedures.
- Assists in planning and analysis of engineering projects.
- Records compiles and reports information for distribution system studies.
- Reviews specifications as required for basic projects for which there are precedents. Completes related computations and has knowledge of schematics and diagrams.
- Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between individuals and sections. Ensures timely communications occur as needed on project activities.
- Maintains knowledge of engineering principles. Studies and attends classes on LCRA procedures equipment and systems. Continues to improve his/her analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Gathers engineering information by traveling to various locations as necessary.
- In accordance with approved Supply Management processes and procedures will provide large equipment forecast.
- May assist more experienced engineers in the interpretation of basic engineering drawings specifications for field personnel. Communicates any recommended changes to the responsible engineer for the correction.

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
- Customers 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.
- Drivers 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)

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.

Required Experience:

You will be trusted to:

You qualify with:

You are a great fit with:

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

Required Experience:

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