Water Resources Engineer — Design, Fieldwork & Growth

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority’s Water Engineering team seeks a Water Resources Engineer to support planning, design, and operation of Arbuckle Reservoir and major water projects. You will contribute from planning through construction, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance toward PE licensure.

The role emphasizes hands-on project life-cycle work, site visits, and collaboration with senior engineers to develop practical solutions for water resources challenges in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, biosystems engineering, mathematical or physical sciences or related science.
• FE exam or EIT certification.
• Pursuing PE license.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and designs related to water resources, water conveyance, and development of cost estimates.
• Review and summarize existing reports related to development of new water resources.
• Support infrastructure through investigation of technical issues and development of practical solutions.
• Work on design and construction of pump stations, pipelines and reservoirs.
• Provide engineering support during construction including site visits and witnessing tests.

Skills

Water resources knowledge

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/engineering

FE exam

EIT certification

PE license pursuit

Driver's license

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority’s Water Engineering team seeks a Water Resources Engineer to support planning, design, and operation of Arbuckle Reservoir and major water projects. You will contribute from planning through construction, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance toward PE licensure.

The role emphasizes hands-on project life-cycle work, site visits, and collaboration with senior engineers to develop practical solutions for water resources challenges in Texas.