Engineer A (Facility Engineer) - Austin Water

City of Austin•Austin, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Austin Water seeks an Engineer A to perform routine engineering work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for independent judgment. The position supports the design, planning, construction, maintenance, and alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems. Facility Engineering provides engineering, project-delivery, and technical support for Austin Water’s vertical water and wastewater infrastructure assets, including pump stations, reservoirs, and water treatment plants. The role oversees contractors and consultants, reviews plans, establishes project scope, and makes recommendations using engineering expertise. The position develops designs and criteria, plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, specifications, and engineering and feasibility reports. It coordinates and monitors project work for compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable requirements, and may develop standard operating procedures, policies, ordinances, and performance criteria. This is a critical City of Austin position; employees may be reassigned to support essential services during extraordinary situations or emergencies. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with other hours as required. The listed work location is Waller Creek Center in Austin, Texas. The role may involve travel to multiple work locations and may offer the option to telework. The position may be eligible for an incentive bonus of up to $3,000, paid in installments after specified service milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or a job-related field.
Four years of engineering experience, acquired before and/or after professional engineer licensure.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas, or currently licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six months of employment.
Knowledge of fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, advanced mathematics, modern methods and materials, and one or more of the listed engineering disciplines: civil, environmental, structural, architectural, mechanical, or electrical.
Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures; engineering principles; plans review and inspection processes; applicable software; and cost estimation and engineering and feasibility reports.
Oral and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports.
Ability to perform engineering computations involving calculus, geometry, and trigonometry; interpret and update maps; use blueprints and other visual aids; and use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data-management software.
Ability to interpret established policies and practices, communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel, evaluate engineering problems, develop practical and cost-effective solutions, and monitor compliance with operating or safety standards.
Meet the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards to drive when necessary to multiple locations; otherwise, the employee is responsible for transportation to and from those locations.
Submit a complete City of Austin employment application and résumé; a cover letter is also required.
Comply with Austin Water’s restriction on secondary employment that may conflict or interfere with departmental duties; secondary employment requires review and approval.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, constructing, inspecting, and starting up public water or wastewater infrastructure.
Experience reviewing engineering design submittals, including plans, specifications, and other contract documents, and construction submittals such as shop drawings, cut sheets, and O&M manuals.
Experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Experience with technical writing and communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel to multiple work locations.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and recommend improvements, including preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned programs or projects.
Assist with preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements.
Develop cost estimates, track expenditures, and prepare engineering and feasibility reports and studies.
Prepare or assist with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans; prepare final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements.
Coordinate and oversee contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities, and write technical specifications for construction contracts.
Develop, analyze, and recommend engineering reports for a variety of audiences.
Inspect and monitor projects for legal and contractual compliance, review contractors’ work, perform calculations, and analyze preliminary project results.
Conduct field inspections of contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Draft and recommend approval of contract change orders.
Research and perform statistical analysis to validate reports and publish results in various communication formats.
Develop standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances for the discipline by researching, reviewing, analyzing, and updating standardized policies and practices.
Develop and monitor performance criteria for contracts and projects, and may analyze and recommend on the performance of assigned personnel.
Oversee contractors and consultants, review plans, establish scope, and make engineering recommendations for pump stations, reservoirs, and water treatment plants.
Travel to multiple work locations as needed for regular job duties.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plan through the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
Training opportunities
Generous leave and work-life balance programs
Wellness programs
On-site fitness centers
Mental health support
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Sustainable transportation options, including public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure
Potential incentive bonus of up to $3,000, paid in installments after 90 days, 180 days, one year, and two years