Outsourcing Engineer Sr
About this role
Imagine playing a key role in shaping the future of the electric grid — where advanced technologies, high stakes‑ engineering, and transformative infrastructure projects come together to power entire communities. This position places you at the forefront of that evolution.
The Senior Outsourcing Engineer leads and manages complex electric utility infrastructure projects delivered by Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners, supported by specialized Owner’s Engineer consultants. In this role, you serve as the utility’s primary technical and project management authority throughout every phase of the project lifecycle—from concept development and procurement to execution, commissioning, and final closeout.
You will guide the planning and delivery of major transmission and substation capital projects, tackling technologies that define the next generation of grid performance and resilience. These include gas insulated substations (GIS), synchronous condensers, STATCOM systems, and other advanced Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). Success in this position requires deep technical expertise, sharp commercial judgment, strong contractor oversight capabilities, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while championing safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, schedule, and budget.
How You’ll Contribute
- Lead utility-side engineering management of large-scale EPC-delivered electrical infrastructure projects from conceptual development through commissioning and turnover.
- Coordinate engineering and technical activities among EPC contractors, Owner’s Engineers, equipment suppliers, utility operations personnel, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate the engineering and technical review of EPC contractor deliverables, including engineering packages, procurement plans, construction schedules, testing procedures, and commissioning plans.
- Lead the development of technical scopes of work, specifications, and procurement documentation for engineering and construction services.
- Develop bid evaluation criteria and participate in contractor selection and recommendation processes.
- Coordinate across engineering, operations, protection and controls, planning, procurement, legal, environmental, and regulatory teams.
How You’re Qualified
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
- Eight or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job, including providing technical leadership in engineering.
- Driver's license
How You’ll Stand Out
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, or related technical field.
- Experience with Gas-insulated substations (GIS), Synchronous condensers, Static compensators and FACTS technologies, High-voltage transmission systems, and grid modernization initiatives.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and energization activities for transmission infrastructure projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence project outcomes across multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
How We’ll Support You
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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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Company at a glance
LCRA exists to serve the people of Texas. It’s been that way since the state Legislature created us in 1934. We continue that legacy today by providing a multitude of vital services to our customers and communities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service.
LCRA produces and delivers electric power, manages the lower Colorado River and provides a reliable water supply, manages a public parks system and supports community development.
We are funded by revenue we generate, the vast majority of which comes from generating and transmitting electricity. A very small portion of our revenue comes from selling water. We do not receive state appropriations or have the ability to levy taxes.
We have deep roots in Texas, dating as far back as the Great Depression of the 1930s. We built the chain of dams that tamed the Colorado River and brought power to rural Central Texas for the first time.
Top Benefits
- Healthcare
- Wellness
- Time Off
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