Civil 3D Designer (Engineering Tech) Details

Civil 3D Designer (Engineering Tech)

Lower Colorado River Authority - Austin, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job No: 496655
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Engineering, Other, Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom)

LCRA is looking for an experienced engineering technician to join our team. As a part of LCRA’s Structural and Civil Engineering team, we offer you excellent opportunities to learn and grow through hands-on project experience under the supervision of a group of well-seasoned engineers, designers and technical specialists. You will learn to utilize engineering principles to develop substation sites for the delivery of electricity safely and efficiently across the State of Texas. You will also partake in civil design of substation sites with resilient flood mitigation drainage facilities that will provide Texas residents with reliable energy utility infrastructures for years to come. Moreover, you will have opportunities to work with a community of experts across various of engineering background, all with the singular focus of enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service.

You will be trusted to:

• Performing site inspection of existing topography and drainage features
• Utilizing Civil 3D to perform site grading design
• Performing engineering calculations under guidance of a professional engineer
• Preparing civil construction drawings with specifications
• Assisting with cost estimate and quantity take offs

You qualify with:

• Three or more years of experience interpreting technical drawings/documents and performing technical analysis; drafting using computer-aided design software; or performing engineering design.
• A degree in computer-aided design, engineering technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license if traveling independently to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.)

You are a great fit with:

Proficient in grading design using Civil 3D.
Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, BlueBeam
Knowledge in land development principle
Knowledge in HydroCAD or HydraFlow

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.

Advertised: 8/02/2022 Central Daylight Time
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