Graduate Engineer B, Engineer A or Engineer B

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

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 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.

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 of experience in engineering 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
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The position is a member of Localized Drainage Improvement Team 1 in the Project Design and Delivery ( PDD ) branch of the department. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team to advance our mission of protecting life, property, and the environment from the effects of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. The work of this design team includes designing and sponsoring large Capital Improvement Program projects and designing smaller in-house projects to reduce risk of flooding and erosion, and protect water quality in our creeks, with a focus on localized flooding and improvements to storm drain systems.

This position is responsible for performing feasibility studies to assess potential solutions to drainage issues, identifying and implementing small scale mitigation solutions, developing Hydrologic and Hydraulic models, conducting technical reviews, and assisting other engineering staff with the final design and construction phases of Capital Improvement Program (CIPs) projects and in-house projects. This position may also assist with efforts to identify and prioritize potential projects and activities for the division. This position may be required to perform post-flood reconnaissance.

SALARY :
This position is posted at multiple levels and will be filled based on qualifications.
Graduate Engineer B- $35.50 | $45.27
Engineer A- $39.49 | $51.34
Engineer B- $42.26 | $54.94

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE REQUIRED :
Graduate Engineer B: 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- 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- 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.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

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.

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

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter is required. It does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
See Notes to Applicants for salary ranges
Hours

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.

Job Close Date 12/05/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Preferred candidate will have a knowledge of municipal regulatory drainage code and criteria such as the City of Austin’s Drainage Criteria Manual.
• Preferred candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis including 1D and 2D modeling of primarily storm drain systems and open channels, including experience and proficiency with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as StormCAD, CivilStorm, ICM , HEC - RAS , HEC - HMS , etc.
• Experience with design, construction, and project management of drainage infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with field crews.
• Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to travel to more than work location.

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

Graduate Engineer B

Engineer A Engineer B
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. 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 B

Engineer A Engineer B

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for 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 a Graduate Engineer B require: 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. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires applicants have a Texas Engineer-in-Training certification or be a 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. Please indicate which best describes your status below.

• Obtained a Texas Engineer-in-Training certification
• Currently a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas
• Currently licensed in another state, able to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment
• Currently licensed in another state, unable to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment
• Have not obtained a Texas Engineer-in-Training certification or Texas P.E. license

* 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.

* Please explain your knowledge and experience using municipal regulatory drainage code and criteria such as the City of Austin’s Drainage Criteria Manual.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge and experience in using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as StormCAD, CivilStorm, ICM, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience in design, construction, and project management of drainage infrastructure projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience working with field crews on survey, maintenance, and construction of drainage infrastructure projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your knowledge and experience in design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
(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 job opportunity by a Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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