Water Quality Stewardship Intern (Summer 2026)
Lcra
Assist water quality permit review, education, field data collection for LCRA.
15 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Austin, TX
Hybrid
Company Size
1,635 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water management
Wholesale power
Electric transmission
Parks and recreation
Community and public services
Telecommunications services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Water Resources
Utilities
Government
Infrastructure
Telecommunications
Role
What you would be doing
equipment management
sharepoint data
water sampling
field studies
citizen training
- May assist with organizing and maintaining scientific equipment used for field-based studies.
- Assist with entering and organizing water quality permit review information in Sharepoint application.
- May assist with field-based studies collecting data on water quality chemistry and/or aquatic species.
- Work with Colorado River Watch Network program staff members to implement training and programming for citizen scientists.
What you bring
high school
hands‑on
environmental science
data
senior year
education
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
- Valuable, meaningful, hands-on work on real-world projects
- Degree path focused on environmental science, biology, engineering, geography or a related field
- Experience engaging in environmental education
- Experience working with data
- 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).
- Competitive Pay
- Celebrate National Intern Day at our park, complete with ziplining and rafting!
- Behind-the-scenes tours of our dams and power plants
- Exclusive networking events, including executive meet-and-greet
- Interactive lunch-and-learn session with our recruiting team
- Guidance and mentorship from industry leaders invested in your growth
- Dedicated Volunteer Day to serve and give back
- Optional 401 (k) contribution program option
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Company
Overview
Founded 1934
Originated during Great Depression
Began operations in 1934 amid significant economic challenges, laying the foundation for future growth.
Million Users
Supplies water to over a million people
Manages water resources efficiently to meet the needs of a substantial population.
40+ Parks
Operates recreational areas
Provides public access to outdoor spaces and educational venues, enhancing community well-being.
Wind Power 1995
Pioneered wind-generated electricity in Texas
Introduced renewable energy early, diversifying energy sources and setting a precedent for sustainability.
- Evolved into a powerful entity, generating electricity through various sources and developing transmission infrastructure across central Texas.
- Revenue primarily generated from electricity and transmission services, with minimal contribution from water sales; operates without tax or state funds?
- Undertakes diverse projects including flood-control dams, power plants, energy networks, and community grants to support development.
- Operates as a self-funded nonprofit organization, deeply involved in community service across water, energy, and recreational sectors.
$600
Residential Rebates
Up to six hundred dollars available for irrigation, landscape, and pool upgrades to improve water efficiency.
50%
Aquatic Invasive Plant Removal
Rebates covering up to fifty percent of costs for municipalities and associations to remove invasive plants.
- Committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service.
- Firm Water Conservation Cost-Share Program that funds projects reducing or maximizing efficient use of surface water, equipment efficiency upgrades, and emerging technology projects focused on education, outreach, or technology advancements.
$15k in 2023
Grant Awarded for Water Reuse
Provided $15,000 to support net-zero water strategies through water-reuse toolkits.
50% Coverage
Invasive Plant Treatment Rebate
Offers rebates covering 50% of costs for mechanical or chemical removal of invasive aquatic plants.
$7.5k Max
Aquatic Treatment Rebate
Caps rebates for invasive aquatic plant treatment at $7,500 per project.
- Firm Water Conservation Cost‑Share Program funds projects converting irrigated areas from potable to recycled water and reducing surface‑water loss.
- WaterSmart rebates for efficient irrigation systems, landscape soil testing, compost, mulch, pool covers and equipment.
- Operates 'Water My Yard' weekly irrigation recommendations program to reduce outdoor water use.
- No publicly available LCRA-defined DEI strategy, goals or gender-related statistics found on official channels.
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