Engineering Associate II - FPP

Engineering Associate II - FPP

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FT/PT: Full-time

Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular

Location: La Grange, TX

City: LaGrange

State: Texas

Categories: Engineering, Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid

At LCRA, we have an immediate opening for a candidate with a mechanical engineering experience to work as a power plant engineer! Power plant engineers are key functions to support the reliable supply of electricity to the people of central Texas. There will be learning on the job, use of engineering principles, and phenomenal comradery with co-workers in a friendly environment. We will help you strive for excellence in all areas of your work while exemplifying LCRA's values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety!

You will be trusted to:

• Under limited supervision of a licensed professional engineer, perform a variety of progressively responsible engineering assignments involving engineering principles.

• Complete engineering projects, design work and draft specifications involving adaptations and modifications to Power Plant systems, equipment, materials, and procedures.

• Conduct, analyze tests, diagnose and evaluate equipment performance for Power Plants. May direct the work of craftsmen or technicians. May assist less experienced engineers or others.

• Prepare reports, operating instructions, and project outlines in connection with engineering assignments. Follow appropriate business procedures. Apply appropriate project management techniques for the successful development and execution of projects to sustain and improve plant performance.

You qualify with:

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

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience in an industrial mechanical environment

• Experience working at a power generation facility

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.