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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:
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 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 of experience in engineering acquired 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 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.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Watershed Protection Department is seeking a licensed engineer to work in the Stream Restoration Program of the Project Delivery and Design ( PDD ) Branch. Members of this team value their role as civil servants, high-quality engineers, and environmental stewards of Austin’s creeks.
The successful candidate will be responsible as the engineer-of-record for project development, design, and construction oversight of small erosion and drainage projects built by City crews. Additionally, this position will provide sponsorship of large-scale, capital stream restoration and drainage projects.
Members of this team also conduct erosion investigations along and in streams and prepare reports on their findings. This team’s work frequently involves communication with residents, project coordination, and collaboration across WPD teams and other departments. Other tasks for members of this team include reviewing erosion hazards affecting development or public infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will be able to serve as a senior engineer on the team and provide mentoring and guidance to others. Experience with construction in streams, creeks, and rivers and understanding of the fundamentals of fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, stream stability are highly desired.
Applicants should have experience designing and/or evaluating drainage infrastructure, creek erosion mitigation, or flood control projects. Experience using GIS , CAD , Hydrology & Hydraulics models, or MSE Wall Design software is a plus. Other experience of interest includes project management, equity, proficiency outdoors (e.g., comfortable trekking urban and vegetated creeks), collaboration with teams of diverse backgrounds, public engagement, aquatic/riparian ecology, and sustainability.
SALARY RANGES :
Engineer A: $39.49 to $51.34 per hour
Engineer B: $42.26 to $54.94 per hour
Engineer C: $45.22 to $58.78 per hour
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE :
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 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.
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
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.
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.
Please see salary ranges in Notes To Applicants
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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 03/10/2025 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 78704 Preferred Qualifications- Experience in design and construction of stream restoration and erosion mitigation projects.
- Training in fluvial geomorphology, stream dynamics/evolution, sediment transport, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and/or riparian ecology.
- Proficiency in development of construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
- Experience mentoring engineers.
- Comfortable with field work and reconnaissance in and around creeks.
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.
Engineer A
Engineer B
Engineer C
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.
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 Engineer A requrire: 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. Do you meet the requirements for this position?- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Texas
- Texas and other states
- Other states (not Texas)
- None of the above
- yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any training or experience you have in fluvial geomorphology, stream dynamics/evolution, sediment transport, and/or riparian ecology.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D for construction plan development.
(Open Ended Question)
* What type of experience do you have mentoring engineers in project design and delivery?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you enjoy field work and work outdoors, specifically working in creeks and streams?
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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