Andres Villegas
About Andres Villegas
Andres Villegas is a Senior Project Manager at LCRA in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in facilities and engineering management. He has served in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer and has held various roles in the energy sector, including Gas Project Manager at Xcel Energy.
Work at LCRA
Andres Villegas has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects within the organization, focusing on efficient project execution and management. His tenure at LCRA has allowed him to apply his extensive background in engineering and project management to enhance the organization's operational capabilities in Austin, Texas.
Current Role in U.S. Navy Reserve
Andres Villegas holds the position of Civil Engineer Corps Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 2019. This role involves leadership and management responsibilities, where he applies his engineering expertise to support military operations. His continued service in the Navy Reserve complements his civilian career, allowing him to leverage skills gained from both sectors.
Education and Expertise
Andres Villegas earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both business management and engineering principles.
Previous Experience in the Energy Sector
Before his current role at LCRA, Andres Villegas worked as a Gas Project Manager at Xcel Energy from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, he managed gas transmission projects within the energy utility sector, contributing to the development and implementation of energy solutions. His earlier experience also includes a position as a Financial Analyst Intern at Constellation, where he focused on solar and energy efficiency projects in 2017.
Military Background and Leadership
Andres Villegas has a significant military background, having served as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer in the U.S. Navy from 2005 to 2016. During this time, he developed leadership and management skills, overseeing engineering projects and operations. His military service has equipped him with valuable experience in facilities and engineering management, which he continues to utilize in his current roles.