Water Resources Engineering Associate

Here's the Role:

Are you ready to use your engineering knowledge and skills to help plan and develop future water supply projects? The Water Engineering department is hiring a water resources engineer to support the operation of Arbuckle Reservoir and other ongoing major water supply projects. Our ideal candidate is ready for opportunities to learn and grow through hands-on projects, under the supervision of incredible senior engineers and technical specialists. Come get involved in the whole life cycle of projects from planning and conceptualization to detailed design, construction, and operation. You will get excellent support for professional development including mentoring, in-house Lunch and Learns, external webinar and seminars, workshops, and industry conferences. If you're ready to join an organization that is committed to enhancing lives of Texans and aspire to become a Professional Engineer, then apply today! 

How You’ll Contribute:

• Perform engineering calculations and designs related to water resources, water conveyance, and development of cost estimates. Review project plans and specifications.
• Review and summarize existing reports related to development of new water resources.
• Support LCRA’s existing water infrastructure through investigation of technical issues and development of practical solutions.
• Work on the design and construction of new pump stations, pipeline projects and reservoirs.
• Provide engineering support during construction including visiting project construction sites, visiting equipment fabrication shops, visiting hydraulic labs, witnessing material and equipment tests.

How You’re Qualified:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out:

• Passed the FE exam or hold your EIT certification. 
• Actively pursuing your PE license.
• A four-year college degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis on water resource engineering or environmental engineering.

How We’ll Support You:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

• 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.