Engineering Technician II - Civil/Land Development (Hybrid)

Engineering Technician II - Civil/Land Development (Hybrid)

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FT/PT: Full-time

Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular

Location: Austin, TX 78744

City: Austin

State: Texas

Categories: Engineering, Hybrid

LCRA is looking for an experienced engineering technician to join our team. As a part of LCRA's Structural and Civil Engineering team, we offer you excellent opportunities to learn and grow through hands-on projects experience under the supervision of a group of well-seasoned engineers, designers, and technical specialists. You will learn to utilize engineering principles to develop substation sites for the delivery of electricity safely and efficiently across the State of Texas. You will also partake in civil design of substation sites with resilient flood mitigation drainage facilities that will provide Texas residents with reliable energy utility infrastructure for years to come. Moreover, you will have opportunities to work with a community of experts across various of engineering background, all with the singular focus of enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service.

You will be trusted to:

• Performing site inspection of existing topography and drainage features
• Interpreting and Incorporating survey data to develop civil design
• Utilizing Civil 3D to perform site grading design
• Performing engineering calculations using HydroCAD under guidance of a professional engineer
• Modeling vehicular turning path with AutoTURN
• Preparing civil construction drawings with specifications
• Preparing preliminary grading exhibits for construction cost estimates
• Assisting with cost estimate and quantity takeoffs

You qualify with:

• Three or more years of experience interpreting technical drawings/documents and performing technical analysis; drafting using computer-aided design software, performing engineering design or other relevant experience.
• A degree in computer-aided design, engineering technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license if traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.)

You are a great fit with:

• Proficient in grading design using Civil 3D
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and BlueBeam
• Proficient in interpreting survey data
• Proficient in AutoTURN
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge in land development principles
• Knowledge in HydroCAD

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 ... or email .... Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.