Engineer C - Land Development - Austin Transportation and Public Works
City of Austin
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Job summary
The City of Austin seeks a seasoned civil engineer to design, plan, and oversee construction, maintenance, and alteration of infrastructure. This role operates with substantial independence and contributes via advanced engineering analyses and coordination.
Requires a Texas PE or ability to obtain within six months, eight years of experience, and a strong foundation in civil/environmental/structural disciplines. Competitive benefits and modern workplace await.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 8+ years of engineering experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas, or ability to obtain within six months.
Responsibilities
- Approves, processes, and seals plans and construction documents per standards.
- Manages highly complex engineering projects with high visibility.
- Develops preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, budgets, and estimates.
- Provides technical oversight from design through project completion.
- Develops cost estimates and feasibility reports for projects.
- Oversees preparation of contract documents and facilitates contractor coordination.
- Writes complex technical specifications for construction contracts.
- Reviews plans and permits for regulatory compliance.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
Purpose: Under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, this position performs highly complex engineering functions that include designing, planning, and overseeing work in support of construction, maintenance, and alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems.
- 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.
- 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.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
- 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, 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-disciplinary, 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.
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 eight (8) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.
- 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.
- Professional engineering experience reviewing site development, subdivision, and residential development plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing land development and public infrastructure.
- Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) requirements as they apply to public infrastructure and right-of-way improvements.
- Knowledge of roadway geometric design principles, transportation engineering standards, and City roadway design criteria.
The annual hiring range for this position is $102,910.00-$131,700.00
$102,910.00 - $131,700.00
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
- Working for 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.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
- 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.
- Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
- We are committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Join 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 – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
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