Engineer A (Facility Engineer) - Austin Water

City of Austin • Austin, TX

19h • $89,880 - $115,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Austin Water is hiring an Engineer A to provide engineering, project-delivery, and technical support for water and wastewater facility assets. Under general supervision and with moderate latitude for independent judgment, the role performs routine engineering work involving the design, planning, and oversight of construction, maintenance, and alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems. The position supports pump stations, reservoirs, and water treatment plants, including overseeing contractors and consultants, reviewing plans, establishing scope, and making recommendations based on engineering expertise.

The Engineer identifies project improvements and develops preliminary and final designs and design criteria. The role contributes to planning, schedules, estimates, budgets, plans, specifications, contract documents, and agreements; prepares engineering and feasibility reports; and coordinates or oversees contractors, public agencies, and utilities. It also reviews project work for compliance, conducts field inspections, analyzes project results, develops standard procedures and performance criteria, and communicates technical findings to varied audiences.

The position is based at Waller Creek Center in Austin, Texas. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with other hours possible as required and an option to telework. The role may involve travel to multiple work locations. This is designated a critical City position, and employees may be reassigned to support essential services during extraordinary situations or emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or a 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 and advanced mathematics, including trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques in the assigned discipline and terminology and techniques in one or more of civil, environmental, structural, architectural, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract procedures; engineering principles; plan-review and inspection processes; applicable computer software; and preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Technical and general communication skills, including preparing written reports.
• Ability to perform engineering computations, interpret and update maps, apply established policies, communicate direction, analyze engineering problems and develop practical cost-effective solutions, assess compliance with operating or safety standards, interpret visual aids such as blueprints and schematics, and use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data-management software.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as needed.
• A detailed City of Austin employment application, résumé, and cover letter are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing, constructing, inspecting, and starting up public water or wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing engineering design submittals and construction submittals for public infrastructure projects, including plans, specifications, contract documents, shop drawings, cut sheets, and O&M manuals.
• Experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Experience writing technical material 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate project needs and recommend improvements, preliminary and final designs, and design criteria.
• Assist with preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed 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 work performed by contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities, and write technical specifications for construction contracts.
• Develop, analyze, and recommend engineering reports for varied audiences.
• Inspect and monitor projects for legal and specification compliance, including performing complex calculations and analyzing preliminary project results.
• Conduct field inspections of contractor work and recommend approval of contract change orders.
• Research and conduct statistical analyses to validate reports and publish results in different communication formats.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances for the relevant engineering discipline.
• Develop and monitor performance criteria for contracts and projects, and analyze and recommend on the performance of personnel assigned to them.
• Provide engineering, project-delivery, and technical support for Austin Water facility assets, including pump stations, reservoirs, and water treatment plants.
• Oversee contractors and consultants, review plans, establish project scope, and make engineering recommendations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level