Engineer A (Systems Planning - Wastewater Modeling & Analysis) - Austin Water

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and using moderate latitude for independent judgment, this position performs routine engineering work that includes designing, planning, and overseeing work in support of construction, maintenance, alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems. This Engineer A with Wastewater Systems Planning will be responsible for wastewater collection & decentralized reclaimed water system planning, including hydraulic modeling, alternative analysis, troubleshooting, planning, and prioritization of infrastructure projects. Responsibilities also include updating, calibrating, and using wastewater models for collection system planning and analysis, using GIS for system analysis and mapping, integrating AW databases with hydraulic models, and preparing and maintaining planning databases. The role involves performing planning analysis and preparing planning documents for future infrastructure, as well as capacity planning for facilities (Wastewater Treatment Plants, Lift Stations, Water and Reclaimed Water Pump Stations & Reservoirs) and wastewater flow forecasts for infrastructure planning related to wastewater, reclaimed water, and biosolids infrastructure.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wastewater collection system and / or water distribution analysis and modeling.
Experience with wastewater collection and / or water distribution systems related planning and analysis.
Strong understanding and comprehension of fluid hydraulics, pumping, and treatment processes as they relate to water system analysis.
Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Experience working with large data sets.
Experience with GIS.

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.
Wastewater Collection & Decentralized Reclaimed Water System Planning – Hydraulic modeling, alternative analysis, troubleshooting, planning, prioritization of infrastructure projects
Hydraulic Modeling – Updating, calibrating, and using Wastewater Models for collection system planning and analysis
GIS Analysis – Use GIS for system analysis and mapping. Integrate AW databases with hydraulic models and prepare and maintain planning databases
Long Range Plan – Perform Planning Analysis and prepare planning documents for future infrastructure.
Capacity Planning for Facilities (Wastewater Treatment Plants, Lift Stations, Water and Reclaimed Water Pump Stations & Reservoirs)
Wastewater Flow Forecasts for Infrastructure Planning related to Wastewater Reclaimed Water, and Biosolids Infrastructure