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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate Engineer B:
Minimum Qualifications:- 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:
Minimum Qualifications:- 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.
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 part of the Field Engineering Services ( FES ) Team within the Water Quality & Drainage Division (WQ2D). We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team to reduce the impacts of flooding, erosion and water pollution to Austin’s residents by identifying, prioritizing, planning, and implementing flood risk reduction projects and activities, erosion stabilization projects, and enhancing water quality features throughout the city.
The purpose of the position is to support the WQ2D mission. This position will be required to collaborate across teams on flooding and water quality concerns, with a focus on localized flooding and improvements to storm drain systems.This position may also assist with efforts to identify and prioritize potential projects and activities for the division. The work of the FES team includes:
- Performing Engineering Assessments,
- Project screening, prioritization of drainage problems to identify in-house projects,
- Develop Hydrological and Hydraulic models,
- Assist other engineering staff,
- Implement a variety of small to mid-size projects using a combination of in-house construction crews, contractors external of the city, and other public-private partnerships,
- Responsible to help resolve field emergencies,
- Provide critical input to deliver Capital Improvement Program projects
- Provide engineering support for Operations Divisions including field engineering and Temporary Traffic Control Plans.
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
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 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.
Grad Eng B- $35.50 - $45.27
Eng A- $39.49 - $51.34
Hours
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 05/29/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, 78704 Preferred Qualifications- Experience with design, construction, and project management of drainage infrastructure projects.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of municipal regulatory drainage code and criteria such as the City of Austin’s Drainage Criteria Manual or the criteria from other municipalities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to create templates for process improvements.
- Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Ability to travel to multiple locations.
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
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.
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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 is posted as a Graduate Engineer B or Engineer A. The Minimum Qualifications for the positions include: Graduate Engineer B- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline with at least two (2) years of engineering experience and a Texas: Engineer - In Training Certification. Engineer A- 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 engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, and be a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for one of the above listed positions?- Yes
- No
- 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
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.
(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 knowledge and experience using municipal regulatory drainage code and criteria such as the City of Austin’s Drainage Criteria Manual or the criteria from other municipalities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience with creating templates for process improvements to assist the team and your experience level in communicating with stakeholders?
(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
Optional & Required Documents
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
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