Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

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!

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.