LCRA - Engineering Associate ; Dam Engineering

Position / Title

Graduate Engineer A

June 28, 2026

City of Austin
- Watershed Protection Department

505 Barton Springs Austin, Texas 78704

Under direct supervision of a Professional Engineer, use engineering knowledge to perform routine engineering projects/assignments requiring limited judgment within the defined methods, procedures, and practices for the application of standards and criteria necessary to fulfill the experience requirement for pursuit of a licensure as a professional engineer.

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of design drawings, diagrams, charts, database plans and permits under the supervision of a professional engineer.
• Development of proposals for impacts and performing preliminary and final designs and/or prepares design criteria for assigned projects.
• Assists in the preparation of standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, test procedures as it relates to the standardization and engineering policies and practices.
• Reviews and provides assistance in the evaluation and recommendation for job safety procedures.
• Coordinates and provides a variety of technical information under the guidance of a professional engineer to customers by contacts with personnel to include inter and intra departmental administrative, engineering and construction personnel, other government agencies, contractors, consultants and the public to exchange information, coordinate work, answer questions and respond to complaints.
• Use computerized software programs, ink or pencil drafting to prepare drawings and maps to provide technical advice and guidance to assigned work or project.
• Develop, analyze and generate technical reports, correspondence and official documents.
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary, periodic and final estimates of quantities, materials, equipment, labor and facilities for the preparation of budgets, programs, schedules, partial and final contract payments and other purposes for various projects.
• Conduct field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Draft and recommend contract change orders and payments for approval.
• Perform statistical analysis to ensure specifications are within established guidelines.

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• Knowledge of engineering and design principles applicable to fields.
• Knowledge of mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
• Knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs applicable to position.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates.
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyze engineering problems.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
• Ability to interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written formats to coworkers and public.

• Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job.

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• Experience in Hydrologic and water quality SCM modeling in EPA SWMM and/or PC SWMM.
• Relevant training in water resources and environmental engineering.
• Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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