Engineer (Development Services)

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County is seeking a civil engineering professional to act as project manager for multiple complex development and public works projects in Austin, TX. You will review plans, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and ensure adherence to codes, standards, and schedules.

The role requires a PE license in Texas or reciprocity and at least two years of related experience; PMP and advanced PM training are preferred. On-site work with standard county hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 2+ years of professional engineering design and project management experience.
• Texas PE license required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire after reciprocity if licensed in another state.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Preferred: Advanced Project Management training and PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and coordinate complex development projects and land development activities.
• Prepare schedules, cost estimates, and documentation for timely review and approval.
• Coordinate with developers, engineers, contractors, and agencies to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor projects for deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Represent the department in meetings, site visits, and plan review conferences.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Budgeting

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

Functions as a project manager and technical engineering professional responsible for the review, evaluation, and coordination of complex projects and land development activities. Manages multiple development projects simultaneously and continuously, including short- and long-term projects, to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, policies, and engineering requirements. Reviews, evaluates, and provides technical recommendations regarding site development plans, engineering studies, construction plans, specifications, drainage and stormwater plans, infrastructure improvements, and related development documents. Develops, prepares, and evaluates project requirements, technical recommendations, schedules, cost estimates, and other documentation necessary to facilitate the timely and effective review and approval of development projects. Serves as a technical representative and coordinates with developers, property owners, engineering consultants, contractors, other governmental agencies, and internal departments to resolve technical issues related to development review, infrastructure planning, environmental considerations, drainage and stormwater management, transportation and access, utility coordination, construction permitting, and site development. Participates in meetings, site visits, pre-development conferences, plan review meetings, and construction-related activities to provide technical guidance and facilitate project progress. Monitors development projects to identify deficiencies, variances, or potential conflicts with approved plans, specifications, codes, standards, and established requirements, and initiates or recommends corrective action as needed. Coordinates the review and resolution of technical comments and provides clear, consistent communication to applicants and stakeholders throughout the development process.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the second in a series of three engineering-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the scope size of the project work, license as a Professional Engineer (P.E.), and required additional experience. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Functions as project manager over small to medium public works projects. Develops scope of public works projects, project schedules and budgets. Conducts feasibility research studies and analysis of site, ownership, required permits and available utilities. May analyze roadway conditions, subdivision plats, street and drainage plans and site plan, field conditions.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for various transportation improvement projects. Develops or oversees the development and completion of and completes project planning documents, designs, specifications and estimates. Prepares or oversees the preparation of detailed preliminary engineering designs which include engineering drawings, schedules and estimates, planning and design of roadways, structures and parks, including hydraulic designs, traffic control, storm water management and water quality, environmental issues, construction quality assurance, contract administration, permit inspection and compliance, utility relocation coordination and inspection, and overall assurance of contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, estimates and various land surveys. Reviews for compliance with appropriate standards and various permit and license applications, and develops and issues regulations. Develops and issues work orders. Certifies and seals plans for public work projects.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of construction documents, such as engineering plans and specifications, bid items, construction schedules and project cost estimates, coordinates construction documents prepared by interdisciplinary team, and interfaces with regulatory agency requirements. Coordinates bid forms with construction documents, conducts bid conferences, evaluates bid tabulations and prepares addenda. Functions as construction contract administrator and oversees consultants construction administrative contract. Conducts construction conferences, reviews shop drawings, change orders and processes contractor's invoices.
• Prepares a variety of engineering research and administrative materials, and develops correspondence, records, memorandums and reports, attends meetings and training sessions, responds to inquiries and concerns from private and public entities, and other County officials and departments. May meet with neighborhood associations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering AND two (2) years of directly related, increasingly responsible professional engineering design and project management experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire.

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:

Advanced training in Project Management.

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, procedures, practices, programs, systems, methods and techniques of engineering.
• Project management methodologies, practices and techniques.
• Advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning.
• Principles of project management, including scheduling, estimating, contracts and budgeting.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Recent developments and current literature regarding engineering.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Analyzing complex data, technical engineering data and reports.
• Contract management and project budgeting.
• Managing staff, allocating resources and evaluating programs.
• Leadership, collaboration and negotiation techniques.
• Applying principles and practices as used in engineering.
• Adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects.
• Using and caring for equipment, tools and testing materials.
• Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
• Both verbal and written communication, including presentations and communicating technical issues in non-technical language.

Ability to:

• Plan and prioritize programs, projects and activities.
• Perform complex engineering studies, analysis and design.
• Work independently.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
• Convey complex ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Plan, assign, supervise, train and review the work of professional and technical subordinates.
• Interpret plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the professional community.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Make appropriate and effective public presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, and client/customer contact to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation. Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. Requires fieldwork, and exposure to traffic, public work development sites, construction site hazards, climbing and walking and traveling over rough, uneven, mud, rocky, high grass terrain, and indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

Department: Transportation & Natural Resources

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact [e-mail].

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.