Consulting Engineer - Austin Water

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a senior civil engineer to develop and oversee technical specifications, manage multi-project programs, and lead cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, finance, and field services.

You will review plans, monitor budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide high-level engineering advice while fostering training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate complex civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, finance, and field services.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops or oversees development of technical specifications and standards.
• Manages and coordinates programs or projects including plan reviews and development proposals.
• Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects.
• Monitors projects for regulatory compliance and provides determinations.
• Leads teams of technical personnel and provides advanced training.
• Develops and monitors project budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget planning

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical training

Job description

* 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.* 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.* Expertise in water loss management, including AWWA M36 and ILI* Experience preparing and validating TWDB-compliant water loss audits* Strong background in non-revenue water analysis, data validation, and audit defensibility* Ability to lead cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, finance, and field services* Experience developing data-driven water loss reduction strategies and internal control.* Technical knowledge of leak detection technologies and advanced analytics tools* Experience managing consultant contracts, procurement, and performance-based agreements* Strong communication skills, including presenting complex technical information to leadership and stakeholders* 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.* Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.* Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment and computer software used.* The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.* A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.* 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.* 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.* If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.