Engineer C Or Consulting Engineer

Posting Title Engineer C or Consulting Engineer Job Requisition Number COA091813 Position Number 109989 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Office of City Engineer Minimum Qualifications

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 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.

Consulting Engineer

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 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

Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments related to the City of Austin Engineering Standards and Specifications updates. This position plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major City programs or projects, such as leading the Office of the City Engineer sustainability initiatives and Best Management Practices (BMPs) implementations. This position serves as technical expert in a civil engineering area related to construction materials and right-of-way development and maintenance.

Salary Information:

Engineer C: $44.62 - $58.01

Consulting Engineer: $51.07 - $67.04

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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.

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.

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

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

Pay Range

See Notes to Applicants.

Hours

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Job Close Date 07/07/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4411 Meinardus Drive, Austin, TX, 78744 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of construction material specifications and construction practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills for addressing technical issues related to Right Of Way (ROW) infrastructure repair, ROW obstructions, specifications interpretation, and construction matters.

• Experience in the design and construction of projects within and/or impacting the right-of-way.

• Experience addressing inquiries from diverse stakeholders, including the public, designers, consultants, contractors, and other department personnel.

• Provide engineering recommendations to customers (internal or external), including technical advice related to City standards and specifications as needed.

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.

Engineer C

Consulting Engineer

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.

Engineer C

Consulting Engineer

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA

The 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.