At LCRA, we have an immediate opening for a candidate with a general engineering background (i.e. mechanical, electrical, chemical, or industrial, etc.) to work as a power plant engineer! In this role, you would support the Wholesale Power generation fleet at various plant locations around the Austin area as business needs dictate. The Wholesale Power fleet consists of various power generating technologies including solid fuel (coal) units, natural gas-fired conventional units, natural gas-fired combined cycle units, natural gas-fired simple cycle gas combustion turbines, natural gas storage facility, and natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engines. Power plant engineers provide key functions to support the reliable supply of electricity to the people of central Texas. There will be learning on the job, use of engineering principles, and phenomenal comradery with co-workers in a friendly and family-life supported atmosphere. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority!You will be trusted to:- Under limited supervision of a licensed professional engineer, perform a variety of progressively responsible engineering assignments involving engineering principles.- Complete engineering projects, designs work and drafts specifications involving adaptations and modifications to Power Plant systems, equipment, materials, and procedures.- Complete assigned tasks related to Operational Readiness for new generation facilities currently under construction. These tasks may include equipment asset identification and maintenance database buildout, operational and maintenance procedure development, and incorporating technologies the LCRA fleet uses for plant monitoring and reporting.- Conduct and analyzes tests and diagnoses and evaluates equipment performance for Power Plants. May direct the work of craftsmen or technicians. May assist less experienced engineers or others.- Prepare reports, operating instructions, and project outlines in connection with engineering assignments. Follows appropriate business procedures. Applies appropriate project management techniques for the successful development and execution of projects to sustain and improve plant performance.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.- Driver's licenseYou are a great fit with:- A bachelor of science degree in Engineering with more than four years of industrial, relevant engineering experience.- Experience working at a power generation facility.- Experience working with reciprocating internal combustion engines would be highly valued.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 programsAnd more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.Equal Opportunity EmployerLCRA 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 ******. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
