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Substation Electrician III

Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Substation Electrician III

Job No : 499436

FT / PT : Full-time

Regular / Project / Seasonal : Regular

Location : Austin, TX 78744

City : Austin

State : Texas

Categories : Operations / Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

LCRA is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our team that builds the crucial infrastructure of Central Texas! As a member of our Substation Maintenance team, you will have the opportunity for advancement in your career by applying on the job training and certification programs, available to you as a part of your progression. Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated and a great teammate. You will work on complex tasks in a variety of locations including the Service Center and Substations throughout our service area. If you want to be a part of an organization that sets the standard for excellence as a public utility, this is the job for you!

You will be trusted to :

  • Install, maintain, remove, inspect, test, and repair electric motors, generators, electrical circuit breakers, condensers, transformers, switches, communication systems, and electrical and electronic control equipment and wiring.
  • Locate and repair failures in electrical and electronic circuits and equipment; install test apparatus on all electrical equipment and implement solutions to electrical and electronic control system problems.
  • Install and maintain lighting, and other types of electrical equipment at power plants, communications facilities, substations, pump houses, dams and other locations.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance and general upkeep of electrical and electronic equipment and test gear.
  • Read / interpret blueprints and drawings, consult manuals, parts lists, etc., to assist in performing work. Keep drawings and schematics up to date and accurate.
  • Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.

You qualify with :

  • Two or more years of experience in maintenance and / or construction of electrical power, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and / or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints. A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
  • Class A Texas commercial driver's license
  • You are a great fit with :

  • Successful completion through Level II of the Substation Electrician Program.
  • Live within 45 minutes / 45 miles from Austin.
  • 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 programs
  • And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

    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 lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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