Engineering Associate C

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Job Description:

Engineering Associate C

Purpose:

Under limited supervision of a Professional Engineer, this position independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard and/or complex engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

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.

• Reviews plans and permits under the supervision of a professional engineer and development proposals for impacts and performing preliminary and final designs and/or prepares design criteria for assigned projects.
  
• Provides a variety information to customers by contacts of personnel to include inter and intra departmental administrative, engineering and construction personnel, other government agencies, contractors, consultants and the public to exchange information, coordinate work, answer questions and respond to complaints.
  
• Is responsible for progressively complex projects by preparing cost estimated and engineering and feasibility reports and studies, projects, and assigned programs
  
• Inspects and monitor sprojects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and monitoring compliance to specifications.
  
• Prepares contract documents, technical specifications and plans. Prepares and monitors project and program schedules and budgets. Prepares progress and final reports and estimates.
  
• Manages and coordinates special projects; supervises and/or leads a design team in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans; schedules, estimates, budgets, and details final construction plans, specifications, special conditions and agreements; oversees project progress from design through construction.
  
• Assists and/or writes specifications by performing preliminary and/or final designs; prepares design criteria for assigned projects in appropriate discipline.
  
• Performs equipment evaluations to ensure valid results.
  
• Conducts field investigations to ensure compliance of specifications, reviews work for accuracy and recommends approval of contract changes.
  

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.
  
• Knowledge of 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 purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
  
• Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
  
• Knowledge of various computer software programs.
  
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
  
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication.
  
• Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, rapidly and accurately.
  
• Ability to interpret and update quarter-section maps.
  
• Ability to Interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
  
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
  

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 four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, one (1) year in a lead capacity.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with various types of drainage infrastructure design: open channels, stormwater ponds, and storm drain pipes.
  
• Experience in design plan development using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
  
• Experience in conducting field surveys for topography, utilities, and other surface features using Trimble and/or Leica survey instruments.
  
• Experience in researching utility as-built drawings and other infrastructure.
  
• Experience piloting aerial drones/UAVs.
  

Notes to Candidate:

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

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Austin Watershed Protection is seeking an Engineering Associate C to assist with project design and coordination for the Stream Restoration Program in the Project Design and Delivery Division. Members of this team value their role as civil servants and environmental stewards of Austin’s creeks.

The successful candidate will work with an engineering team to assist with design plan development, survey, construction inspection, and project coordination including permitting & resolving utility conflicts. Work will include the use of various software, especially AutoCAD Civil3D, for the preparation of construction drawings, but also ESRI ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, and other design software. Applicants should have experience with various types of drainage infrastructure, such as open channels, stormwater control measures (ponds), and/or storm drainpipe systems.

Ideal candidates are those that thrive in diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environments. Additional skills and experiences which would be of interest include piloting UAVs (drones) and/or proficiency working in rugged outdoor environments (e.g., being comfortable trekking through urban and vegetated creeks and drainage easements).

Candidates must have at least four years of combined education and experience in a related field, which may substitute for a bachelor’s degree to help meet minimum qualifications. Be sure to provide a complete and accurate (as possible) record of work experience and education in your application - even if you are not sure it is relevant. This information is used to determine compliance with qualifications and starting pay for the successful candidate.

Location:
505 Barton Springs Austin, Texas 78704

Salary Range:
$32.96 - $41.20, depending on qualifications and experience

Days and Hours:
40 hours per week, Monay - 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.

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.

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.

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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.
  

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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: 2026-02-10

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