Director, SOCC Systems

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Lead LCRA teams, systems, and technology supporting safe, reliable transmission operations, with strategic direction across EMS, cybersecurity, and compliance.

External source - not verified2 weeks agoOpen until: Dec 25, 2026

Salary

Not provided

Location

Austin, United States

Employment type

Full time

Workplace

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Director, SOCC Systems

Austin, United States

Job description

About the role

LCRA is looking for a leader to guide the teams, systems, and technology that support the safe, reliable, secure operation of the transmission system. The role provides strategic direction across the Energy Management System (EMS), Substation Wide Area Network (SubWAN), system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and inspire technical teams to deliver operational excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC, and applicable standards.
  • Lead the development of plans, risk management, budgeting, and asset management.
  • Ensure safe, reliable system performance and effective emergency response.

Requirements

  • Twelve years of experience in electric utility transmission operations, transmission engineering, or other relevant experience, including at least five years of management responsibility.
  • A degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
  • Driver's license.

Preferred qualifications: Deep expertise in NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC, and reliability requirements; experience with power system modeling, training simulators, and system integration; and experience leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure technology.

Benefits

LCRA offers benefits covering healthcare, wellness, and time off.

How to apply

Apply directly on CazVid.

Key facts

  • Requires twelve years of relevant experience, including at least five years of management responsibility.
  • A relevant degree may substitute for certain years of experience per LCRA guidelines.
  • A driver's license is required.
  • Apply directly on CazVid.

Frequently asked questions

  • What does the role involve?

    It provides strategic direction across EMS, SubWAN, system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.

  • What experience is required?

    Twelve years in electric utility transmission operations, transmission engineering, or other relevant experience, including at least five years of management responsibility.

  • How can I apply?

    Apply directly on CazVid.

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