Engineering Technician II

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks an Engineering Technician II to balance field inspections with office work across our substation projects in Texas. You will verify current conditions, document changes, and ensure drawings are accurately composed and archived for future projects.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, coordinating data, scheduling as-built activities, and supporting QA initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience interpreting technical drawings and performing technical analysis.
• Degree in CAD, engineering technology or relevant field; substitution allowed per LCRA guidelines.
• Driver’s license for travel to substations and sites.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, identify discrepancies, and apply standards.
• Coordinate materials and process data before and after site visits.
• Schedule as-built activities with engineering partners and communicate expectations.
• Track progress and adjust timelines for scope changes.
• Ensure as-built records meet procedures and archive data from site visits across diverse locations.
• Review deliverables and resolve discrepancies before archiving.

Skills

Technical drawings

Engineering analysis

CAD drafting

Education

CAD/Engineering technology degree

Tools

Autocad 2026+

BlueCielo Meridian

Autodesk Vault

Civil 3D

Job description

Here’s The Role

Are you interested in a role that balances field and office work? The Engineering Technician II position offers a mix of responsibilities in both areas and requires candidates with strong analytical and investigative abilities. This job is vital throughout the project lifecycle, emphasizing as-built and document handling. The technician, as a member of the as-built team, will perform site visits to substations, verify current conditions, and ensure engineering drawings are accurately composed and archived for later projects. Tasks include collecting and managing updates—such as field modifications, construction changes, and shop drawing adjustments—according to defined building and documentation methods. The technician will also take part in site visits, support quality assurance efforts, and contribute to the creation of new process improvements.

How You’ll Contribute

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, construction documents, redlines, and other technical information. Identify discrepancies, interpret revisions, and apply technical standards to support project execution.
• Work with the team to coordinate materials and process data before and after site visits. Ensure all information is accurately classified, updated, and accessible for ongoing and future projects.
• Coordinate and schedule as-built activities with our engineering partners. Communicate logistics, expectations, and deliverables to engineering partners.
• Track progress and adjust timelines as needed to accommodate changes in project scope or unforeseen site conditions.
• Ensure all as-built activities are detailed according to established procedures, supporting accurate project records and compliance. Collect data on field conditions by traveling to various locations throughout our service area, including an extensive portion of rural Texas.
• Review and archive deliverables for internal and outsourced builds. Identify discrepancies or missing information and resolve them before archiving.

How You’re Qualified

• 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.
• 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.)

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience with Autocad 2026 and above.
• Experience with document management systems such as BlueCielo Meridian, or Autodesk Vault.
• Experience with integration and verification of LiDAR data within 2D engineering drawings.
• Experience with importing geospatial information into Civil 3D software for accurate topographical modeling.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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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 [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.