Engineering Associate II
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Job No: 498171
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
This is a meaningful position in the Water Resources Management department to support long-range water supply planning for the Austin metropolitan area and the lower Colorado River basin! This position will be involved with a high variety of project evaluations and studies, and work in a dynamic environment. In this role you will apply engineering principles and statistical methods to assess water rights and biological and environmental needs. This position maintains and operates water supply models which include sophisticated interactions of water rights constraints, environmental criteria, and operational approaches. Candidates with a non-engineering degree, but a strong background in computer modeling and hydrology are encouraged to apply. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority!
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You will be trusted to:
- Develop and apply computer models to estimate surface water supply availability, instream flows, and operation of lakes Buchanan and Travis and other reservoirs in the LCRA system.
- Use data from LCRA Hydromet and other hydrologic data sources to develop decision support tools for LCRA Water Resources Management Division.
- Use water supply models to estimate benefit and impact of various water supply management alternatives and potential new supply projects.
- Perform project management of special projects with internal staff and outside consultants, developing summary presentations of technical material to assist and advise LCRA management.
- Participate in outside advisory, work groups focused on the use and improvement of water supply models and associated applications.
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You qualify with:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science plus one or more years of post-Bachelors engineering experience relating to the area of engineering specialization required to perform the job.
- Driver's license
You are a great fit with:
Experience applying the Texas WRAP/WAM models to evaluate surface water rights and surface water supply strategies.
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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.
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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.
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