Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

LCRA

Posted 20 days ago

Internship

Austin, Texas

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will perform electrical engineering assignments and power flow analyses to support the safe operation of the transmission grid. They will also assist with outage planning and system reliability assessments while working alongside experienced engineers.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program and have completed your junior year, or will be starting your senior year. You have a strong interest in power systems and are eager to gain hands-on experience in a real-time operations environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

PSSE

PowerWorld

Energy Management Systems

EIT certification

Job Description

Here's The Role

LCRA is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern passionate about power systems to join our Transmission Operations team!

This is a chance to acquire hands-on experience in a real-time operations environment with a team committed to achieving excellence in power systems. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and gain practical exposure to the challenges of operating and planning our modern electric grid.

If you are ambitious and keen to learn, this is an ideal place to begin your journey in electrical engineering. As an intern, you would be able to immediately contribute by optimizing code, running power flow studies, and provide fresh ideas that enhance the lives of Texans!


How You’ll Contribute

  • Perform a variety of progressively responsible engineering assignments involving electrical engineering and power system principles, under the limited supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
  • Contribute to various types of power flow analyses that support the safe and reliable operation of the transmission grid.
  • Acquire practical exposure to industry tools like PSSE, PowerWorld, and Energy Management Systems.
  • Support outage planning and system reliability assessments for major transmission projects.
  • Receive mentorship from engineers with a breadth of knowledge in Operations, Planning, Development, and Construction.

How You’re Qualified

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in junior year or has completed junior year and will be starting senior year.

How You’ll Stand Out

  • Completed coursework in Power Systems or Power System Operation and Control is a plus!
  • Actively working toward EIT certification.

How We’ll Support You

Meaningful, hands-on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and competitive pay, plus access to perks like a 401(k) and EAP.


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.

LCRA

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.
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