Consulting Engineer

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking a Consulting Engineer to interpret, organize, and coordinate engineering assignments in support of major City programs. You will serve as a technical expert, develop standards, review plans and contracts, and oversee projects with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading teams, mentoring staff, developing budgets, and providing advanced engineering direction across Civil, Environmental, Structural, and related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field with 8+ years of experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develops technical specifications and standards applying engineering principles.
• Reviews plans, contracts, and related documents for accuracy.
• Manages programs and projects, including budgets and reviews.
• Liaises with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and City staff.
• Leads teams, provides training, and develops efficient processes.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

About This Position

About Us!

Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Job Description

Consulting Engineer Purpose: Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This position plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major City programs or projects. This position serves as technical expert in a related area.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Develops or oversees development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of discipline engineering including the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts, and other related documents.
• Manages and coordinates programs or projects by reviewing and monitoring projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program.
• Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline.
• Manages and negotiates contracts by 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 the City.
• Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure requirements and needs are satisfied.
• Reviews plans and provides recommendation changes, solutions, or implementation.
• Monitors projects for regulatory compliance by providing consultation and determinations in matters involving application and interpretation of regulations and policies.
• Manages or leads teams of technical personnel including assigning and monitoring tasks.
• Provides advanced technical training to staff and field personnel by reviewing business needs, evaluating personnel, creating and applying training documentation, and presenting and analyzing training.
• Develops and monitors budget of projects.
• Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.
• Provides a high level of engineering and technical advice and direction.
• Possesses ability to troubleshoot advanced technical problems.
• Possesses ability to perform advanced engineering design.

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 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 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 and solutions.
• 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 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.

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 eight (8) 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public right-of-way vacations, easement releases, and encroachment agreements.
• Experience with project constructability, project development and ROW compliance issues.
• Experience with Site Plan Development as it relates to constructability and ROW Compliance Experience with managing construction inspection.
• Experience collaborating effectively with various stakeholders (private developments, community members, city departments, and external agencies).
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience, exceptional negotiation skills, and strong presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information to staff, elected officials, boards and commissions and stakeholders.

Notes to Candidate

The Consulting Engineer will have knowledge of the procedures and experience managing License Agreements; ROW Vacations; Encroachment Agreements and Easement Releases. The Consulting Engineer will be able to actively collaborate and negotiate with other City Departments, other local and State Agencies as well as developers/applicants, lawyers and consultants. The successful candidate will have experience associated with Site Plan Development as it relates to constructability and ROW Compliance. In addition, the Consulting Engineer will have experience with managing construction inspection operation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional engineer and manager with the following experience: Knowledge of City of Austin Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) Experience coordinating across different agencies and departments. Experience leading staff and establishing performance metrics. Demonstrated ability to improve business processes and implement standardized review procedures. Experience balancing customer service with regulatory compliance. Ability to independently evaluate complex engineering issues and make recommendations. Ability to negotiate.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $112,600 - $144,700

Location

Location: 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin TX 78752

Hours

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid leave time
• A highly competitive retirement plan
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive Benefits: generous leave
• Work-life balance programs
• Extensive benefits
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities
• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration

Essential Employee

This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

Cover Letter and Resume Requirement

City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position.

About the City of Austin Team

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

What Makes the City of Austin Special

Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

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.