Transmission Planning Engineer

3 weeks ago


Austin, Texas, United States Lower Colorado River Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power systems to join our Transmission Planning group at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). As a Transmission Planning Engineer, you will be involved in coordinating with our customers and conducting comprehensive studies on the integration of different technologies, including wind, solar, energy storage, data center loads, and large industrial loads.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct generation and load interconnection studies, including feasibility, system impact, steady state, stability, and contingency analysis.
  • Identify and propose transmission upgrade solutions to address issues identified through interconnection studies, ensuring a reliable power system.
  • Lead and facilitate interconnection requests with developers, fostering collaboration and ensuring an efficient and customer-focused interconnection process.
  • Demonstrate deep understanding of relevant ERCOT and NERC reliability standards, interconnection related rules and regulations, and modeling practices, ensuring strict compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with internal transmission planning, engineering, and project management teams to support project development and successfully implement transmission solutions.
  • Create detailed reports and analyses of technical findings, presenting study results in a clear and practical manner to relevant parties.
Requirements
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
  • Driver's license
What We Offer
  • 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

LCRA is an equal opportunity employer and provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities.



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