Water Resources Civil Engineer
Job No: 498272
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Engineering, Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid
The LCRA River Operations Center is looking for an engineer to support our water supply and flood operations to join our team! We are located in the Redbud Center in Austin, TX. You will be working with our team of engineers and hydrologists, directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the Highland Lakes and Dams in water supply operations and flood events. This position will use your education and experience in the stewardship of the water resources of the lower Colorado River. Our mission at LCRA is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as top priority!
You will be trusted to:
- Compile and analyze large hydrologic and water use data sets, generate reports and respond to data requests.
- Develop performance measures and tools to evaluate and optimize operations.
- Write technical reports and procedures.
- Review technical plans, proposals, reports, and studies.
- Provide support for flood operations.
You qualify with:
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
- Driver's license
You are a great fit with:
- High proficiency with Excel, including complex formulas, data retrieval, and charts
- Experience with hydrologic models including RiverWare
- Experience in database management and SQL
- Experience with state and federal agencies dealing with water including TWDB, TCEQ, USGS, and USACE.
- Knowledge of Texas water law
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. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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