Senior Transmission Engineer
About this role
We are looking for an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to join our team and help deliver a growing portfolio of critical transmission infrastructure projects. In this role, you will serve as the engineering lead for projects primarily designed by external engineering consultants, providing technical direction and oversight from initial scoping through design, construction, and project closeout. You will work closely with our outsourcing partners and internal collaborators to identify project constraints, resolve technical challenges, and keep projects moving forward. This position offers the opportunity to lead sophisticated transmission projects, influence engineering standards and processes, and play an important role in the successful expansion and reliability of our transmission system.
How You’ll Contribute
- Serve as the transmission line engineering lead for capital projects from initial scoping and project development through design, construction, and closeout.
- Provide technical guidance and direction to external engineering consultants, ensuring designs meet project requirements, engineering standards, safety expectations, and applicable codes.
- Review engineering work, including PLS-CADD transmission line models, structure calculations, drawings, specifications, material requirements, and IFC design prints.
- Coordinate with Project Management, Construction, Substation Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Environmental and other interested parties to identify and resolve project constraints.
- Provide engineering support during construction by responding to RFIs, evaluating field conditions, reviewing design changes, and developing practical solutions to keep projects progressing.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of transmission line engineering standards, design practices, consultant workflows, and project execution processes.
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
- Demonstrated experience with overhead transmission line engineering, including line routing, structure design, clearances, foundations, material selection, and transmission line design criteria.
- Experience leading or providing technical guidance of engineering work performed by external consultants on sophisticated capital projects.
- Strong understanding of PLS-CADD and related transmission line engineering software, as well as applicable NESC requirements and industry standards.
- Ability to independently evaluate sophisticated engineering problems, identify project risks and constraints, and develop practical solutions that balance technical, construction, schedule, and cost considerations.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively coordinate across engineering subject areas, construction teams, project managers, consultants, and other partners.
- A proactive approach to leadership, including mentoring less-experienced engineers, improving engineering standards and processes, sharing technical knowledge, and taking ownership of projects from development through construction.
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 programs
- Paid time off
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