Top 73 Power plant Jobs in Austin, Tx

Transmission System Operator Sr
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- English
- Mentoring
Transport and Facilities Engineer
Logix Fiber Networks —Austin, TX
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Territory Sales Rep: Renewables & Power Generation
Roxtec Inc —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
12d
Powerplant Operator II
Medxcel —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Business Operations Associate, Virtual Power Plant
Tesla —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Safety Specialist II
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- $40.02 - $48.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Environmental Technician - Emissions Testing
TRC Companies, Inc. —Austin, TX
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
9d
Field Service Technician
Thermon —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Transmission System Operator
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
Tool Coordinator I
Vestas —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Attendant Plant Mechanic
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock —Austin, TX
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mechanic experience
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Level I - II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician
Reinhart & Associates, Inc. —Pflugerville, TX
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant
Stanley Consultants —Austin, TX
- $159,200 - $214,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Field Production
RISE GROUP INC —Del Valle, TX
- $24 - $40 an hour
- Seasonal
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply
Plant Maintenance Mechanic II
University of Texas at Austin —Austin, TX
- $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Power Generation and Power Infrastructure Engineer
Google —Austin, TX
- $171,000 - $248,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Fair chance
Program Operations Manager, Virtual Power Plants
Tesla —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- SQL
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
6d
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation
Stanley Consultants —Austin, TX
- $107,300 - $139,475 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Physical Security Systems Manager
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) —Austin, TX
- $122,000 - $149,100 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 11+ years
- Criminal background check
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
14h
Analyst, Valuation & Investments
Recurrent Energy —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
Quick Apply

I want to receive the latest job alert for power plant in austin, tx

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

power plant jobs near austin, tx

Transmission System Operator Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) -
Austin, TX

Apply Now

Job Details

Qualifications

English
High-voltage electrical systems

Full Job Description

Here's the Role:

At the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), we are committed to providing outstanding service and support to our community. As a Transmission System Operator Sr, you will join a highly skilled team responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of our transmission grid. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technology in a dynamic and cooperative environment, where your knowledge and drive will contribute to advancing our mission. As a Transmission System Operator Sr, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and stability of the LCRA transmission grid! From real-time system operation and control to emergency restoration, your decisions directly impact public safety, economic continuity, and grid resilience!

Work Environment & Expectations – This is a 24/7 operation and includes rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It is primarily control room based, sedentary work with frequent finger/hand manipulation due to computer keyboard and mouse use with occasional field training. It is a highly demanding, high responsibility role that requires sustained attention and quick response time.

How You’ll Contribute:

Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate real-time operation and control of the LCRA transmission grid and ensure electric transmission system meets demand while maintaining system parameters such as frequency, line flows, and transmission-level voltage within prescribed limits.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, providing mentorship and direction as needed.
Write, Approve, Perform and coordinate switching of LCRA TSC, customer, and leased transmission lines, along with other utilities ensuring safe and efficient power restoration.
Restore service through SCADA and dispatch of field personnel, minimizing customer outage time and restoring system integrity.
Ensure timely communications on all transmission events to LCRA System Operations management, LCRA Customers, and ERCOT.
Review written logs pertaining to daily events to ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
Monitor weather conditions to ensure system operations readiness during adverse weather conditions.

How You’re Qualified:

Seven or more years of experience in real-time operation and/or field operations and/or control of electric transmission and/or distribution systems, transmission equipment field operations, power plant operations or relevant experience.
A degree(s) in electrical engineering technology, electrical technology, electronics, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
Fluent in the English language
NERC System Operator Certification or equivalent

How You’ll Stand Out:

Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous learning. Strong understanding of transmission systems, electrical fundamentals, and grid operations.
Ability to analyze complex, fast-moving situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
Skilled in interpreting one-line diagrams, system data, and operating procedures.
Effective communicator who can coordinate clearly across teams and external partners.
Working knowledge of EMS/SCADA systems and real-time grid monitoring tools.
Familiarity with ERCOT protocols and NERC reliability standards including ERCOT Energy Emergency Alerts (EEA).
Ability to work and stay attentive throughout a twelve-hour shift on weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours at a sit/stand workstation. Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse

How We’ll Support You:

Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters. Discover More

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.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

power plant jobs in austin, tx

Transmission System Operator Sr

Transport and Facilities Engineer

Territory Sales Rep: Renewables & Power Generation

Powerplant Operator II

Business Operations Associate, Virtual Power Plant

Safety Specialist II

Environmental Technician - Emissions Testing

Field Service Technician

Transmission System Operator

Tool Coordinator I

Attendant Plant Mechanic

Level I - II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician

Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant

Field Production

Plant Maintenance Mechanic II

Power Generation and Power Infrastructure Engineer

Program Operations Manager, Virtual Power Plants

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Physical Security Systems Manager

Analyst, Valuation & Investments

I want to receive the latest job alert for power plant in austin, tx

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected