What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Associate II (On-Site) position at Lower Colorado River Authority?
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: La Grange, TX
City: LaGrange
State: Texas
Categories: Engineering, On-site
At LCRA, we are seeking a driven Mechanical Engineering Associate II to join our team! This is an opportunity to apply your engineering background, knowledge and skills at the Fayette Power Plant. As a power plant engineering associate you would provide pivotal 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 and family-life supported atmosphere. Our ideal candidate will 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 operating with 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, designs work and drafts specifications involving adaptations and modifications to Power Plant systems, equipment, materials, and procedures.
- Conduct and analyze tests and diagnoses and evaluates 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. Follows appropriate business procedures. Applies 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's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- One year of industrial mechanical experience
- Experience working in 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.
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