City of Austin · 1 day ago
Engineer A
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expCity of Austin is seeking a Professional Engineer to sponsor and execute large diameter potable water and reclaimed water pipeline projects. The role involves project management, coordinating with multiple teams to plan, design, bid, and construct projects on time and within budget while contributing to Austin Water’s Water Forward Plan.
Association
Hiring Manager
Kane Wei
Responsibilities
Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations with preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned program or projects. Provides assistance in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements
Develops cost estimates and tracks expenditures, prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and/or assists with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Prepares final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements and coordinates and oversees work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities. Writes technical specifications for construction contracts
Develops, analyzes, and provides recommendation of engineering reports for a variety of audiences
Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and ensuring compliance to specifications by completing complex calculations that are used to further provide analysis of preliminary results of a project
Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders
Researches and performs statistical analysis for validation of reports and publication of results in various communication formats
Develops standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances for discipline area by researching, reviewing, analyzing, and updating standardized policies and practices
Develops and monitors performance criteria for various contracts and/or projects. May provide analysis and recommendation of performance of various personnel assigned by contract or projects
Qualification
Required
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment
Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships, and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems
Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry
Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline
Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques
Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods
Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes
Knowledge of applicable computer software programs
Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports
Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports
Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry rapidly and accurately
Ability to interpret and update maps
Ability to interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices
Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel
Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions
Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards
Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids
Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software
Preferred
Experience in public capital improvement project (CIP) planning and management, including working successfully with different city departments and governmental agencies in underground pressure pipeline design and construction
Experience in working in a high-coordination and process-intensive environment, ability to multitask, and exhibit strong organizational skills
Experience in planning, organizing, and collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders within an organization to meet business objectives
Experience in project planning, management, or sponsorship, while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and proactively addressing challenges
Experience in communicating technical information to audiences that may include non-technical stakeholders and customers
Benefits
Medical
Paid leave time
A great retirement plan
Training opportunities and more
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
10001+ employees
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