Cris Ureña, P.E.
About Cris Ureña, P.E.
Cris Ureña, P.E. serves as the Director of Interconnections at LCRA, where he oversees interconnection projects and manages facility interconnection requirements. He has over a decade of experience in the electric utility sector, including various roles at LCRA and other companies.
Current Role at LCRA
Cris Ureña serves as the Director of Interconnections at LCRA, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he supports interconnection projects from initiation to commercial operation. Ureña is responsible for managing the facility interconnection requirements of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation. His leadership involves overseeing the development of electric utility-related agreements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at LCRA
Prior to his current position, Cris Ureña held several roles at LCRA. He worked as Manager of Transmission Interconnections from 2019 to 2022, and as Supervisor of Substation Engineering from 2018 to 2019. Ureña also served as an Engineer in Transmission Planning from 2015 to 2018 and as an Engineering Associate in the same department from 2013 to 2015. His extensive experience at LCRA spans over seven years, contributing to various aspects of transmission planning and engineering.
Early Career and Internships
Cris Ureña began his career in the engineering field with various internships and entry-level positions. He worked as an Engineering Intern at EDP Renewables in 2010 for two months. Ureña also gained experience as a Field Engineer at Electric Power Systems in 2011 for six months and as an Associate Engineer in Distribution Systems at El Paso Electric Company from 2011 to 2013. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in engineering and project management.
Education and Professional Credentials
Cris Ureña is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), which signifies his expertise and commitment to the engineering profession. His educational background supports his extensive experience in transmission planning and engineering, equipping him with the necessary knowledge to lead interconnection projects effectively.