Lower Colorado River Authority - RFQ - Owner's Engineer - Design Build Projects MSA

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is seeking an Owner’s Engineer to provide technical oversight for future design‑build transmission projects across Texas. The firm will act as the Owner’s technical representative on EPC contracts, reviewing designs, monitoring construction, managing risk, and supporting testing and commissioning for high‑voltage (138 kV‑765 kV) infrastructure such as substations, transmission lines, GIS, and FACTS equipment. Services include project definition, engineering studies, RFQ/RFI support, QA/QC oversight, and coordination with LCRA internal teams. Multiple concurrent projects and contractors are anticipated under a master services agreement, with work potentially spanning several years. • Provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) oversight for transmission upgrades and new builds. • Review EPC deliverables for compliance with LCRA standards and specifications. • Conduct power system studies (load flow, short‑circuit, stability, protection coordination). • Support RFx processes, respond to EPC RFIs, and evaluate technical proposals. • Monitor schedule, risk, and quality during execution; attend FATs and commissioning. • Serve as LCRA’s technical liaison in meetings, documentation, and change‑order/claims evaluation.