Supervising Engineer (Utility Development Services)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years related experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
Supervising Engineer - Service Extension Request ( SER ) and Land Use Review ( LUR ) team - This position will serve as Supervising Engineer in the Utility Development Services ( UDS ) Division of Austin Water’s Environmental, Planning and Development Services ( EPDS ) Program Area. The position will oversee a team of at least eight (8) full-time engineers and technical professionals focused on the processing of SERs and development plan reviews, as well as execution of other division projects. This position is considered a working supervisor, performing some individual contributor responsibilities in addition to the full range of supervisory responsibilities. The supervisor in this position will have strong organizational skills and be able to successfully interact and coordinate with a variety of individuals and teams. Additionally, the supervisor will have experience in land development, utility service provider regulations, utility planning, sizing and design, and project management of water and wastewater mains and facilities.

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.

Critical:

This position has been designation as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.
Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$52.25 - $67.93 per hour.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with some flexibility
Job Close Date 05/15/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location PDC 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin78752 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience successfully supervising a team of engineers and technical staff including providing leadership, employee selection, training, evaluation, and disciplinary responsibilities
• Knowledge and experience in determining sizing and placement of water or wastewater infrastructure
• Demonstrated skill and experience in conflict management, including resolution and mediation techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and experience creating and delivering presentations
• Project management experience including managing multiple projects with varying deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

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.

Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers. Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project/program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations Develops, manages, and/or monitors the budget of projects. Assist in develop, managing and submit proposed budget forecast planning for short and long term city planning. Develop and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advance technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance Develops and evaluates a variety projects/programs/ and/or plans. Develops long and short term planning/strategies for programs Develops design criteria. Reviews and/or approves plans and specifications, change orders, and estimates. Negotiates contract terms, fees, scope of contract including, reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators or suppliers and City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, Board, commission, and other related agencies. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s). Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public Reviews and evaluates technical and management audits Develops training and team building programs by determine business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
• Employees at this level are typically responsible for supervising a staff of at least six (6) full-timeequivalent positions performing engineering functions, including Engineer C’s who supervise.

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 supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects and personnel
• Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships, and utilize 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 budget planning, 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 the 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 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

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 (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years related experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of engineering experience do you have?

• Less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 14 years
• 14 years to less than 20 years
• 20 years or more

* How many years of related engineering experience were you in a lead or supervisory role?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

* Do you have project management experience for the design, bid, and construction of utility projects?

• No
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 10 years
• 10+ years

* Describe your lead or supervisory experience in a related field of engineering. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience, and how did you lead or supervise others?
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with the determination of the sizing and placement of water or wastewater infrastructure.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in conflict management. Please include any experience resolving conflicts with developers, other engineers, or property owners.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* 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.

* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work-related visa (e.g. H1B or other similar visa)?

• Yes
• No

* This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained onsite to assist with operations and recovery. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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