Engineer B - Green Bldg - Commercial, Austin Energy

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under limited supervision and using considerable latitude for independent judgment, this position performs engineering work that includes designing, planning, and overseeing work in support of construction, maintenance, alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems.

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.

• Approves, processes, and seals plans, specifications, construction documents by applying engineering standardization of practices and principles of complex calculations for applied discipline within Local and State regulatory requirements.
  
• Manages engineering that are routine, non-priority projects or programs. These projects require a level of technical proficiency as well as coordinative and administrative responsibility.
  
• Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations with preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned program or projects. Assists in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements. Provides technical assistance with project progress from design through completion.
  
• Develops cost estimates, tracks expenditures, and prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and/or assists with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Prepares final plans for review of specifications, special conditions, and agreements and coordinates and oversees technical work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities. Writes technical specifications for construction contracts.
  
• Reviews plans and approves permits by applying complex engineering standardization of practices and principles for applied discipline within Local and State regulatory requirements.
  
• Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and ensuring compliance to specifications by completing complex calculations that are used to further provide analysis of preliminary results of a project.
  
• Develops, negotiates, and monitors contracts by reviewing and writing contract change orders in the area of technical expertise and may negotiate and recommend financial arrangements for changes to contact.
  
• Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders.
  
• Researches and performs statistical analysis for validation of reports and publication of results in various communication formats.
  
• Develops standard policies and ordinances for various contracts and/or projects and operating procedures. May provide analysis and recommendation of performance of various personnel assigned by contract or projects.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 utilizes 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, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
  
• 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 interpret and explain maps and other related documents.
  
• Ability to interpret and make decisions not within established policies and practices.
  
• 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.
  
• Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software.
  

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 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.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding and experience applying high-performance building principles to commercial building projects with an emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental design.
  
• Experience using or working with recognized green building rating systems (e.g., AEGB, LEED, or similar), including the ability to assess, guide, and help teams through the certification process.
  
• Knowledge of building energy analysis methodologies and evaluation techniques
  
• A LEED Credential, such as LEED GA or LEED AP, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
  
• An AEE Credential, such as CEM, EEP or BEP, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
  
• Experience presenting sustainability or green building topics to industry professionals, government officials, or community groups in formal settings.
  
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations.
  

Notes to Candidate:

This position is with Austin Energy Green Building's Commercial Team. Since 1991, Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) has cultivated innovation in building the community's enrichment of environmental, economic, and human well-being. We accomplish this through green building ratings, consulting services, code advancement, education, and professional development. As the city and the community grows, we continue to raise the standards for energy efficiency, material resources, water quality and conservation, indoor environmental quality, and site development.

Primary duties include:

• Review plans and specifications for new commercial building projects to assess their level of AEGB Commercial Green Building Rating achievement
  
• Provide guidance and recommendations to project teams-including building owners, architects, engineers, and consultants-to help them achieve AEGB certification and meet sustainability goals.
  
• Visit active construction sites to verify that green building measures are being properly implemented.
  
• Conduct research and contribute to the development of AEGB’s commercial rating system, as well as the city’s technical codes and green building policies.
  
• Explore new technologies and sustainability practices to evaluate their suitability for the local building market.
  
• Prepare and deliver presentations to industry professionals, city officials, community organizations, and the general public.
  

Pay Range:

$87,900 (low) to $114,275 (mid)

Applicants should be comfortable traveling to our Mueller office at 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723. This position will require field work at customer sites, including the use of ladders and other tools/equipment. Typical work schedules (to be coordinated with the supervisor) are weekdays, starting between 7 and 9am and ending between 4-6pm.

Working with Austin Energy 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION :
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. 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. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Only information on your employment application will be considered. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov .

VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 7-year criminal history background check.

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.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-05

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