Lower Colorado River Authority

Engineering Technician II - Substation Engineering (Hybrid)

Austin, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Job No: 499720 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Engineering, Hybrid

Do you enjoy the right balance of field and office work? Do you possess an analytical and inquisitive mind? We have an opportunity for an Engineering Technician II to be part of the critical elements of the project’s lifecycle. This opportunity will allow you to become a resources and domain expert in the area of as-built and document management. As a member of the as-built team, you will visit substations, verify as-found conditions, and use your expertise to ensure our substation's engineering drawings are accurately documented, archived, and ready for the next project. You will also ensure that all current conditions, field changes, construction modifications, shop drawing changes, etc. are collected and flow through the design and documentation procedures. You will also participate in site visits, quality assurance process, and new process improvement developments.

You will be trusted to:

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Read and interpret engineering drawings, construction documents, red lines, and other technical information.

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Work with the team to organize all materials and process data before and after the site visits.

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Coordinate and schedule as-built activities with our engineering partners.

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Review and archive deliverables for internal and outsourced designs.

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Communicate feedback to design team on changes happening between design and project closeout.

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Use CAD software and equipment to prepare detailed, complex engineering diagrams, schematics, working drawings and layout drawings from provided materials.

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Captures engineering and field information by traveling to various locations throughout our service area.

You qualify with:

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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.

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A degree in computer-aided design, engineering technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

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Driver's license if traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.)

You are a great fit with:

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Experience with Autocad 2018 and above.

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Experience with Document management systems such as BlueCielo Meridian, or Autodesk Vault.

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Excellent communication and organizational skills.

You gain:

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Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

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Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

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401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

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Life and disability insurance

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Wellness program including wellness incentive

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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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