LCRA

LCRA TSC's Structural and Civil Engineering group currently has an opportunity for an expert, dedicated, professional that has experience in structural or civil engineering, designing, and overseeing of construction projects. We want you to bring your outside experience to support LCRA in a fast-paced inspiring work culture. You will join a team that is responsible for outsourced projects from the design phase to construction completion. You will be directly involved with substation projects across Texas that improve the quality of life of the communities we serve. We are a group that thrives on finding innovative ways to accomplish our work, improve processes and interact collaboratively with various colleagues across the organization.

Our primary function is to support the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical substations owned by both LCRA and LCRA TSC. In this effort, we scope and design all the structural and civil components associated with all new substations and expansions. We also support the land acquisition of access roads and property for all new substation projects and expansions.

You will be trusted to:

• This role provides engineering oversight on projects that are outsourced to external engineering consulting firms and coordinates and reviews the work of engineering partners.
• Interprets engineering drawings and applies project management techniques.
• Identifies, investigates, and analyzes problems in coordination with the engineering partner. Develops appropriate solutions. Drafts reports. Collaborates with project consultant and specialist.
• Coordinates project reviews and implementation plans between individuals and sections. Ensures timely communication occur. Develops and conducts presentations to management and others.
• Communicates necessary changes to the responsible engineer for correction.
• Prepares and revises operating procedures and project outlines in connection with engineering assignments. Follows appropriate business procedures.
• Recommends new and improved practices and procedures related to assigned area.

You qualify with:

Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science plus four 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:

Structural or Civil Engineer qualifies with an extensive background in analysis and design calculations, in two or more of the following:

• Structural steel
• Foundations, shallow and deep
• Land development
• Drainage
• Detention ponds
• ASCE 7 / ASCE No. 113 / NESC

You are a great fit with the following professional qualities:

• Excellent and prompt communication. Likes to keep people informed and asks questions.
• Open-minded. Keeps a positive attitude and considers others’ perspective.
• Leadership. Ambition come natural to you and positively influences others.
• Team-oriented worker. Will not go rogue, but rather work together with all stakeholders.
• Identifies and brings issues to attention and does not compromise safety over time and money.

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.