Cost Estimating / Planning Intern

Lower Colorado River Authority•Austin, TX

About The Position

As LCRA continues to grow there is a critical need to understand how much we expect projects to cost, which in turn informs our near-term and long-term financial needs. By placing a focus on how cost estimates are developed and how this overall process is coordinated, we can be proactive as the organization scales up its capital plan workload. Coupled with other recent improvements in the estimating area, establishing a core group to assist with the management of this function will yield improved forecasts of spend, improved visibility, an additional control point, and support of regulatory needs. TCE also serves as a conduit to provide vital feedback to other departments and stakeholders to drive process improvements, and ultimately improve project cost estimate accuracy and timeliness. You will be trusted to: - Import data from other department’s deliverables into our ever-expanding databases. - Perform data analysis using: Excel, PowerBI, Oracle Data Visualization. - Recommend new and improved practices and procedures related to assigned area.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in senior year or has recently completed senior year (i.e., summer after graduating with a bachelor’s degree).

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills are preferred, particularly with MS Excel. Knowledge of Sage Estimating, PowerBI or Oracle Data Visualization would bring advantages in widening the project potential.

Responsibilities

Import data from other department’s deliverables into our ever-expanding databases.
Perform data analysis using: Excel, PowerBI, Oracle Data Visualization.
Recommend new and improved practices and procedures related to assigned area.

Benefits

Valuable, meaningful, hands-on work on real-world projects
Guidance and mentorship from industry leaders invested in your growth
Exclusive networking events, including executive meet-and-greet
Behind-the-scenes tours of our dams and power plants
Interactive lunch-and-learn session with our recruiting team
Dedicated Volunteer Day to serve and give back
Celebrate National Intern Day at our park, complete with ziplining and rafting!
Competitive Pay
Optional 401 (k) contribution program option
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 [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.