Engineer C - AW Facility Engineer

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a civil engineer to approve and seal plans, manage highly visible projects, and coordinate with contractors and utilities. The role requires advanced technical skills, rigorous compliance with local and state regulations, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

You will prepare cost estimates, assist with design criteria, and contribute to long-range planning and CIP efforts. Travel to multiple project sites is expected as part of this position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil, environmental, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering terminology.
• Experience in design, construction, inspection, and startup of public water or wastewater infrastructure.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations.
• Proficiency in technical writing and presentations for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Approves, processes, and seals plans and construction documents per regulations.
• Manages technically complex, high-visibility projects with administrative oversight.
• Oversees coordination with contractors and public agencies.
• Performs advanced engineering calculations to support project feasibility.
• Develops cost estimates and prepares contract change orders as needed.
• Produces presentations for City Council and public audiences.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Project coordination

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Tools

Engineering software

Data management software

Job description

* Approves, processes, and seals plans, specifications, or construction documents by applying engineering standardization of practices and principles of highly technical and complex calculations for applied discipline within Local and State regulatory requirements.* Manages engineering projects that are technically complex, highly visible, priority projects or programs. These projects require a high level of technical proficiency as well as coordinative and administrative responsibility.* Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations with preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned program or projects that may be complex and non-routine. Assists in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements. Provides technical oversight of project progress from design through completion.* Develops cost estimates, tracks expenditures, and prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and assists with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Prepares final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements and coordinates and oversees work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities. Writes complex technical specifications for construction contracts.* Reviews plans and approves permits by applying complex engineering standardization of practices and principles for applied discipline within Local and State regulatory requirements.* Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and ensuring compliance to specifications by completing complex calculations that are used to further provide analysis of preliminary results of a project.* Develops cost estimates or tracks expenditures by reviewing and writing contract change orders in the area of technical expertise and negotiates and recommends financial arrangements for changes to contract.* Leads, as necessary, activities of a design team in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detail final construction plans, specifications, and agreements.* Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders.* Researches and performs statistical analysis for validation of reports and publication of results in various communication formats.* Develops standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances for various contracts or projects. May provide analysis and recommendation of performance of various personnel assigned by contract or projects.* Is responsible for designing and maintain database systems for project or program areas.* Prepares and delivers presentations to public, City Council, or customers.* 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 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 Local and State ordinances and laws.* Skill in oral and written technical 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 interpret and explain maps and other related documents.* Ability to interpret and make decisions not within established policies and practices.* Ability to coordinate the efforts of a multi-discipline, multi-agency project team to complete a defined assignment or CIP.* 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.* Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software.* Experience in the design, construction, inspection, and startup of public water or wastewater infrastructure* Experience with reviewing engineering design submittals (plans, specifications, and other contract documents) and construction submittals (shop drawings, cut sheets, O&M manuals, etc.) for public infrastructure projects* Experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders and customers* Experience with technical writing and communicating technical information to a wide range of stakeholders including non-technical audiences* Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Demonstrated technical writing, communications and presentation skills.* Ability to travel to multiple work locations* 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.