Consulting Engineer - Austin WAter

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This position plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major City programs or projects. This position serves as technical expert in a related area. Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers for over 100 years. The utility serves over one million people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. Austin Water is a department of the City of Austin and has over 1,400 employees who work every day to provide water for people and care for the environment. This role is critical for effective management of water loss, supporting efficient use of treated water resources and protecting long-term supply reliability.

Requirements

Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus eight (8) 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 utilize 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 or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods and solutions.
Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements within Local and State ordinances and laws.
Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry rapidly and accurately.
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.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in water loss management, including AWWA M36 and ILI
Experience preparing and validating TWDB‑compliant water loss audits
Strong background in non‑revenue water analysis, data validation, and audit defensibility
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams across operations, engineering, finance, and field services
Experience developing data‑driven water loss reduction strategies and internal control.
Technical knowledge of leak detection technologies and advanced analytics tools
Experience managing consultant contracts, procurement, and performance‑based agreements
Strong communication skills, including presenting complex technical information to leadership and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Develops or oversees development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of discipline engineering including the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts, and other related documents.
Manages and coordinates programs or projects by reviewing and monitoring projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program.
Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline.
Manages and negotiates contracts by 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, or suppliers and the City.
Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.
Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure requirements and needs are satisfied.
Reviews plans and provides recommendation changes, solutions, or implementation.
Monitors projects for regulatory compliance by providing consultation and determinations in matters involving application and interpretation of regulations and policies.
Manages or leads teams of technical personnel including assigning and monitoring tasks.
Provides advanced technical training to staff and field personnel by reviewing business needs, evaluating personnel, creating and applying training documentation, and presenting and analyzing training.
Develops and monitors budget of projects.
Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.
Provides a high level of engineering and technical advice and direction.
Possesses ability to troubleshoot advanced technical problems.
Possesses ability to perform advanced engineering design.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.