Graduate Engineer A/B, Engineer A/B/C (Mobility & Pipeline Relocations)

Job Description:

Graduate Engineer A/B, Engineer A/B/C (Mobility & Pipeline Relocations)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Graduate Engineer A:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Graduate Engineer B:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) Certification in the State of Texas, OR If certified in another state, must have the ability to obtain Texas EIT certification within six (6) months of employment.

Engineer A:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.

Engineer B:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus six (6) years experience in engineering, acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.

Engineer C:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 eight (8) years engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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..

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview

This position is part of the Mobility Team that oversees impact of water and wastewater pipeline infrastructure by transportation and transit oriented improvements, such as Project Connect (Light Rail), Travis County and TxDOT roadway improvements.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

• Graduate Engineer A: $33.05 to $42.14 per hour
• Graduate Engineer B: $35.04 to $ 44.67 per hour
• Engineer A: $38.97 to $50.67 per hour
• Engineer B: $41.70 to $54.21 per hour
• Engineer C: $44.62 to $58.01 per hour

When completing a City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.

Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
See Notes to Applicants
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility.
Job Close Date 10/01/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Planning & Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in capital improvement project planning and management including working successfully with state and local governmental agencies and departments in underground utility design and construction involving major road reconstruction and relocation of water and wastewater pipelines along State Highways and County roads
• Experience regularly interacting with different levels of personnel throughout an organization and adapting communication styles to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities and collaborating effectively with other departments or units within an organization to meet business objectives
• Experience with technical writing and communicating technical information to non-technical audiences
• Experience in project management and sponsorship, overseeing projects related to design, construction and rehabilitation of water and wastewater lines
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Graduate Engineer A
• Graduate Engineer B
• Engineer A
• Engineer B
• Engineer C

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Graduate Engineer A
• Graduate Engineer B
• Engineer A
• Engineer B
• Engineer C

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Graduate Engineer A position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* What is your professional engineering certification or license?

• State of Texas Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) certification
• Other state Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) certification
• State of Texas registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Other state registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• No engineering certification or license

* Briefly describe your experience planning and managing capital improvement projects and working with state and local governmental agencies. Please include any specific experience with underground utility design, construction involving major road reconstruction, or relocation of water and wastewater lines along state highways and county roads.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position will include working with frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, and collaborating with other departments. Describe your expereince working in this type of environment and how you have used organizational and planning skills to continue meet business objectives.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience communicating and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in project management and sponsorship, overseeing projects related to design, construction and rehabilitation of water and wastewater lines.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• yes
• No

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents