City of Austin · 4 days ago

Supervising Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$51/hr - $67/hr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers. Manages, coordinates, implements, or monitors projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations.

Develops, manages, and monitors the budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.

Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advanced technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.

Develops and evaluates a variety of projects, programs, or plans. Develops long- and short-term planning and strategies for programs.

Develops design criteria. Reviews or approves plans and specifications, change orders, and estimates.

Negotiates contract terms, fees, and scope of contract including reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers, and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.

Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, boards and commissions, and other related agencies. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s).

Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.

Reviews and evaluates technical and management audits.

Develops training and team building programs by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.

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Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Eight (8) years of related experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment