About the Role
The LCRA System P&C (SCADA) group is seeking a motivated individual to install, commission, maintain, and repair critical SCADA monitoring and control equipment across various substations. This role involves providing technical support to operations and engineering teams while building expertise through structured guidance.
Responsibilities
- Assist experienced technicians with projects involving System Operations, Generation, Relay and Control Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Services, and ERCOT.
- Perform maintenance, installation, commissioning, and integration of RTUs, Data Concentrators, Revenue Meters, Protective Relays, HMI systems, and GPS clocks.
- Maintain and install network equipment including routers, switches, and serial to IP transceivers.
- Integrate and test devices into Transmission Services SubWAN for remote access and D2F functionality.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with ERCOT protocols.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in construction or maintenance of power substation protection, SCADA, diagnostic, metering, or control systems.
- Valid driver's license.
- Relevant degree in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, or computer science may substitute for experience requirements.
Skills
- Substation equipment knowledge
- Electrical control, metering, and protective relaying schemes
- Remote Terminal Units (RTU)
- Revenue Meters
- Protective Relays
- Network/LAN operations
- AC and DC electricity fundamentals
- Communication protocols including Harris, Modbus, SEL, and DNP 3.0
Work Type
- Full-time
- Requires travel to substations
- Overnight travel
- Potential for overtime
- Potential for weekend call-outs
Experience Level
- Five or more years of experience
Education Level
- Degree in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, computer science or relevant field
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Wellness programs
- Time off
About the Company
- LCRA
Equal Opportunity
- LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- Employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status.
- LCRA provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities.
