Engineering Associate A - Austin Water

City of Austin•Austin, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision of a Professional Engineer, this position performs routine engineering projects or assignments; exercises limited judgment within defined methods, procedures, and practices. Austin Water is seeking an Engineering Associate A for the Pipeline Engineering and Operations Support division. This position will perform a combination of field and office tasks covering a wide range of duties associated with operations and maintenance activities for Austin Water’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of complex mathematical calculations.
Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
Knowledge of City purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
Knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge of construction, utility or other assigned disciplinary practices and techniques.
Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
Knowledge of various computer software programs.
Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates.
Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication
Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, rapidly and accurately.
Ability to Read and update quarter-section maps.
Ability to Read and comprehend specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
Ability to Interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
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.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with operations, maintenance, and construction of water distribution system pipelines, valves, and other assets
Possession of a Class C (or higher) Water Distribution License or the ability to obtain within six months of employment
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Infor Public Sector (IPS) or other asset management database
Ability to work outside of normal business hours to support emergency operations, including on-call duty for a one-week duration per month

Responsibilities

Performs routine computerized software drafting programs, ink, or pencil drafting of drawings and maps.
Develops, analyzes, and generates technical reports by preparing a variety of reports, correspondence, and official documents.
Researches, investigates, and responds to appropriate agency by meeting with other City departments, external agencies, and those affected by project(s).
Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and monitoring compliance to specifications.
Assists in the preparation of preliminary, periodic and final estimates of quantities, materials, equipment, labor and facilities for the preparation of budgets, programs, schedules, partial and final contract payments and other purposes for various projects.
Performs inventory control and procurement duties; develops plans, designs, specification, and instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, signing, lighting, pavement markings, and design standards.
Performs equipment evaluations of assigned programs and or projects to ensure equipment meets industry and City of Austin standards by reviewing, analyzing, and providing changes or recommendations for improvement for equipment.
Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders and payments.
Performs statistical analysis to ensure specifications are within guidelines.