Consulting Engineer

Job Description:

Consulting Engineer

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus eight (8) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses or Certifications:

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

About us:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department ( TPW ) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region’s mobility landscape.

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Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!

About the job:
This position requires creating an entirely new program to administer the 5-year, $47.8M Climate Pollution Reduction Grant ( CPRG ) awarded to the City and the region to achieve pollution and vehicle miles traveled reductions. This position makes decisions by negotiating and collaborating with all the external and internal stakeholders in a deadline-focused environment balancing multi-faceted needs and requirements from all the involved parties.

This position is integral to another regional partnership, the Construction Partnership Program, a $20 Billion dollar multi-agency set of roadway construction projects including I-35 rebuild, Project Connect, City Corridor Program and more. This emerging program provides the alternative travel options for travelers during the next 10 years of construction and traffic congestion.

This position requires working extensively with internal and external stakeholders: City departments, city Council members, regional transportation agencies such as Texas Department of Transportation, Capital Metro, Capital Area Metropolitan Policy Organization, Capital Area Regional Transportation Systems, Movability, Capital Area Council of Governments, the Federal Environmental Policy Agency and more.

Due to the complex nature of the new program agreements, policies and deliverables across multiple jurisdictions: the City, State (TxDOT), Counties, and other agencies, this position directs staff to coordinate with all the internal and external stakeholders and achieve pollution reduction, new transportation demand management strategies and interlocal agreements to ensure delivery of program and federal grant requirements within an initial five year period and development of a sustainable post-grant program after the initial five year period.

This position provides leadership, direction, and strategic oversight for transportation demand management, interagency coordination and management. This position leads and interacts with multiple internal divisions and external customers: Transportation Demand Management, Finance, Intergovernmental Relations, Law Department, Communications, Office of Sustainability, Economic Development, and Boards and commission, City Council, and regional transportation agency partners.

Essential Duties will include:

1. Lead Transportation and Public Works Department efforts in regional multi-agency effort to provide transportation alternatives during grant five-year period and beyond. Provide strategic directions, vision, mission, and long-term goals in alignment with the state law, local regulations, Austin’s Climate Change Plan as well as the City’s long term mobility plan ( ASMP ).

2. Represent the Department on transportation-related interlocal agreements with multiple regional transportation agencies and before the City Council, and serve as the liaison with other City Departments, external stakeholders, and legal counsel in implementation of the CPRG .

3. Foster partnerships with private sector (business community), partnering agencies (TxDOT, Counties and neighboring municipalities) and partnering City Departments to promote transportation alternatives within the community, and offer new mobility experiences along Austin’s major corridors. Influence the ways travelers see and use the entire mobility network to relieve congestion and provide a path to cleaner air.

4. Oversee the implementation of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant three main thrusts of 1) transportation service enhancements, 2) physical infrastructure improvements and 3) behavioral change and education consistent with the grant and city objectives.

5. Develop and maintain performance metrics, mapping and tracking tools to aid in collaboration and performance/leveraging tracking for the department and regional transportation partners. Communicate progress to Executives, City Council and the public.

Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

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.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

This position has been identified for a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).

Pay Range
$52.25 - $67.93

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 02/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 E Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX. 78748 Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex programs and projects, including monitoring and controlling budgets, scopes, schedule, risks and change processes, and establishing practices and procedures.
• Successfully managing Federal grants, including compliance and reporting requirements.
• Overseeing and directing staff and work teams, providing leadership, supervision, guidance, and direction.
• Making critical decisions by negotiating and collaborating with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent team working and problem-solving skills with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish organizational goals.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including meetings and public events.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and strategic direction to multiple work teams including external stakeholders, partner agencies, etc., to successfully deliver high-need, time-critical projects.
• Strong engineering, development planning and management background, either by educational credentials or by experience in a similar municipal role.
• Knowledge of the municipal transportation industry, especially in terms of supporting a progressive, urban-based, mobility program as found within the Department.
• Ability to successfully navigate relationships with partners and to use discretion in to make decisions that may be sensitive in nature.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops or oversees development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of discipline engineering including the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts, and other related documents. Manages and coordinates programs or projects by reviewing and monitoring projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program. Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline. Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, or suppliers and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements. Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure requirements and needs are satisfied. Reviews plans and provides recommendation changes, solutions, or implementation. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance by providing consultation and determinations in matters involving application and interpretation of regulations and policies. Manages or leads teams of technical personnel including assigning and monitoring tasks. Provides advanced technical training to staff and field personnel by reviewing business needs, evaluating personnel, creating and applying training documentation, and presenting and analyzing training. Develops and monitors budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning. Provides a high level of engineering and technical advice and direction. Possesses ability to troubleshoot advanced technical problems. Possesses ability to perform advanced engineering design.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.

• Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilize such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
• Knowledge of advanced 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 or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods and solutions.
• Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within Local and State ordinances and laws.
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.

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 Consulting Engineer require: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus eight (8) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have in managing complex programs and projects?

• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• 6 years plus

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* How many years of experience do you have managing Federal grants, including compliance and reporting requirements?

• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• 6 years plus

* Briefly describe your experience navigating relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners, including partner agencies, the private sector, and City leadership.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience providing direction, leadership, and strategic oversight to staff and work teams.
(Open Ended Question)
* If selected for this position, the relevant work history on your application is used to determine your rate of pay. Your submission of a complete application is critical to the pay calculation. Your overall relevant experience from your employment application will be used in this calculation, not the resume or cover letter. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents