Engineering Associate C

City of Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. Under limited supervision of a Professional Engineer, this position independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard and/or complex engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. This position will assist in analyzing technical data and running reports for various power plant equipment. Under the supervision of the Plant Manager and under close direction of the Plant Engineer this position will investigate issues and problems within the power plant. This position will be the have a small set of projects to maintain and keep contractors within compliance. With direction this position will also develop scopes of work and see this work through completion. This position will assist in the day to day tracking of work and will assist in Maximo and Purchase Orders and Purchase requests.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering.
• Four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job.
• One (1) year in a lead capacity.
• Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships.
• Knowledge of 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 purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• 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 interpret and update quarter-section 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.
• A criminal background investigation for a NERC Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Detailed hands on understanding and/or experience with Maximo.
• Experience work at a Power Plant.
• Experience managing and writing municipal contracts.
• Experience in writing Scopes of Work.
• Experience in tracking and monitoring spend.
• Experience in developing power plant operations reports and GADS reporting.
• Experience in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel to various locations for regular work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans and permits under the supervision of a professional engineer and development proposals for impacts, and performing preliminary and final designs and/or prepares design criteria for assigned projects.
• Provides a variety information to customers by contacts of personnel to include inter and intra departmental administrative, engineering and construction personnel, other government agencies, contractors, consultants and the public to exchange information, coordinate work, answer questions and respond to complaints.
• Is responsible for progressively complex projects by preparing cost estimated and engineering and feasibility reports and studies, projects, and assigned programs
• Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and monitoring compliance to specifications.
• Prepares contract documents, technical specifications and plans.
• Prepares and monitors project and program schedules and budgets.
• Prepares progress and final reports and estimates.
• Manages and coordinates special projects; supervises and/or leads a design team in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans; schedules, estimates, budgets, and details final construction plans, specifications, special conditions and agreements; oversees project progress from design through construction.
• Assists and/or writes specifications by performing preliminary and/or final designs; prepares design criteria for assigned projects in appropriate discipline.
• Performs equipment evaluations to ensure valid results.
• Conducts field investigations to ensure compliance of specifications, reviews work for accuracy, and recommends approval of contract changes.
• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
• Assist in analyzing technical data and running reports for various power plant equipment.
• Investigate issues and problems within the power plant.
• Maintain a small set of projects to maintain and keep contractors within compliance.
• Develop scopes of work and see this work through completion.
• Assist in the day to day tracking of work.
• Assist in Maximo and Purchase Orders and Purchase requests.
• Assist in incidents and investigations regarding power plant equipment issues and failures.
• Assist in monitoring power plant contracts.
• Assist in power plant contracts, developing contracts, tracking spend.
• Work with contractors and develop and tracking small projects to completion.
• Write Scopes of Work.
• Develop presentations for projects.

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Work-life balance programs
• Extensive benefits
• Retirement Security (City of Austin Employees' Retirement System)
• Sustainable Transportation Options (public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure)
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness centers
• Mental health support
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees