Engineering Associate I - Dam Engineering (Hybrid) at USPI

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Calculations, Design, Field Observations, Technical Issue Investigation, Solution Development, Plan Review, Specification Review, Project Support, Conceptual Design, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Operation Support

Industry

Description

Do you enjoy serving local communities and make positive impacts to the real world using your engineering knowledge and skills? Then we have an opportunity for you! The Water Engineering department is hiring an engineering associate. This role offers excellent opportunities to learn and grow through hands-on project experience under the supervision of an incredible senior engineers and technical specialists. You will have the outstanding opportunity to be involved in the whole cycle of projects from planning/conceptual design to detailed design, construction, and operation. You will provide engineering and technical support to our water and hydroelectric operations with facilities along the Lower Colorado River. You will get excellent support for professional development and career advancement including mentoring, in-house lunch and learns, external webinar and seminars, workshops, and industry conferences. Whether you are experienced or just beginning your engineering, if you're ready to join an organization that is committed to enhancing lives, then apply today! You will be trusted to: - Perform engineering calculations and designs - Visit project sites and document field observations - Review existing reports/available data and develop a list of issues and build a summary - Investigate technical issues and develop practical solutions - Review project plans and specifications prepared by external consulting engineers hired by LCRA You qualify with: - Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science. - Driver's license You are a great fit with: - 4-year college degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis on structural or geotechnical engineering - An FE or EIT certification - Experience in levee and dam analysis/design/construction/inspection You gain: - Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option - Life and disability insurance - Wellness program including wellness incentive - Extensive learning & development programs And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment. 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 [lcra.benefits@lcra.org]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

The associate will provide engineering and technical support for water and hydroelectric operations along the Lower Colorado River, involving tasks from planning and design through construction and operation. Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, documenting field observations during site visits, and investigating technical issues to develop practical solutions.