Engineering Associate I

Here's The Role

Serving as an Engineering Associate I at LCRA, you will gain hands-on experience by working alongside licensed professional engineers. This entry-level role is built to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge required for the engineering field. You will assist in developing and estimating costs, performing basic engineering analyses, and evaluating equipment performance. Your efforts will be important in moving forward our engineering goals and supporting LCRA’s mission.

 

The Engineering Associate I will offer technical assistance, assist in carrying out projects consistently, solve engineering problems, and help ensure safe, regulation-compliant, and efficient transmission projects.

How You’ll Contribute

• Perform transmission line design calculations and analysis while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and utility requirements.
• Help improve the reliability, safety, and performance of transmission infrastructure by identifying and addressing engineering risks.
• Investigate field issues, design challenges, and equipment problems and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure calculations and completed tasks meet company standards, codes, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Provide engineering input that helps projects stay within budget and schedule.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.

How You’re Qualified

• Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering physics, biosystems engineering, mathematical science, physical science or related science.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Outstanding analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Dedication to flawless execution
• Ability to successfully implement engineering solutions
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Passion for continuous learning
• Determined to contribute to world-class projects

How We’ll Support You

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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.