Lower Colorado River Authority

Hydrologist (Hybrid)

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FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Buchanan Dam, TX
City: Buchanan Dam
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Environmental, Hybrid

Is your ideal job spending time working outdoors, in and around water, collecting and analyzing beneficial hydrological data? We are hiring a highly motivated and dedicated earth scientist, interested in working in hydrology and hydrography! As part of our critical mission to manage floods and water supply, the successful candidate will apply science and creativity to solve real-world problems and keep mission-critical hydrologic and meteorological data flowing to decision makers. Some of the duties include low flow and flood flow discharge measurements, routine maintenance of field monitoring equipment, equipment troubleshooting, data quality control, surveying, hydraulic analysis, and data analysis. This position is located at LCRA’s Buchanan Dam office and candidates should reside within 30 miles of the Buchanan Dam area to be available for work during occasional nights, weekends and holidays. Whether you're a new, junior or senior level hydrologist, we want you. Apply today!

You will be trusted to:

- Collect and monitor hydrologic data and observations, including stage/discharge measurements, reference elevation marks, high water marks, point of zero flow, channel and control section conditions, evaporation, diversions, water use data, and other information as advised.
- Construct and maintain field instruments, including O&M records for stream flow and precipitation monitoring stations, sensors, data logger/transmitters, telecommunications equipment and other equipment as advised.
- Educate residents on lake and river operations. Communicates and explains water supply, flood conditions and water control decisions to internal and external partners and customers.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic studies relative to regulation of stream flow. Estimates real-time tributary inflows and gains in flow to the Colorado River below the Highland Lakes. Determines minimum release of water required from the Highland Lakes.
- Compile information needed for water use allocations, water use reporting, and regulatory compliance. Assist in analyzing data and preparing reports.
- Gather hydrologic data and perform field analysis by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations as necessary.

You qualify with:

- Four or more years of experience in hydrology, such as performing equipment installation/maintenance, hydrologic data collection and hydrologic analysis or relevant experience. A degree(s) in hydrology, water resources, electronics, engineering or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Knowledge of hydrologic tools and test equipment
- Knowledge of remote data collection systems
- Knowledge of operating heavy equipment
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical wiring

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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Hydrologist (Hybrid)	Buchanan Dam, TX
Is your ideal job spending time working outdoors, in and around water, collecting and analyzing beneficial hydrological data? We are hiring a highly motivated and dedicated earth scientist, interested in working in hydrology and hydrography! As part of our critical mission to manage floods and water supply, the successful candidate will apply science and creativity to solve real-world problems and keep mission-critical hydrologic and meteorological data flowing to decision makers. Some of the duties include low flow and flood flow discharge measurements, routine maintenance of field monitoring equipment, equipment troubleshooting, data quality control, surveying, hydraulic analysis, and data analysis. This position is located at LCRA’s Buchanan Dam office and candidates should reside within 30 miles of the Buchanan Dam area to be available for work during occasional nights, weekends and holidays. Whether you're a new, junior or senior level hydrologist, we want you. Apply today!