Engineer, Supervising

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

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical

Dental

Vision

Paid leave time

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

And more

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Supervising Engineer to oversee project design and delivery in the Watershed Protection Department. This role involves supervising teams, managing budgets, and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and city entities to ensure compliance with city policies and engineering standards.

The position requires a PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain within six months) and strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills to deliver flood control and drainage

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of supervisory/management skills for programs, projects, and personnel.
• Knowledge of civil engineering concepts, mathematics, and applicable codes and laws.
• Experience with budget planning, cost estimates, and contract procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to internal and external customers.
• Manage and monitor budgets and project schedules.
• Review plans, specifications, change orders, and estimates; negotiate terms.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Civil engineering knowledge

Budget planning

Cost estimates

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Mathematical computation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About This Position

Job Description: Supervising Engineer Purpose: Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for managing or supervising and implementing engineering functions of a major division, program, or activities including budgeting, staffing, development of policies and procedures, and providing support to accomplish overall goals and objectives of the City of Austin.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers.
Manages, coordinates, implements, or monitors projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program.
Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies.
Resolves conflicts in difficult situations.
Develops, manages, and monitors the budget of projects.
Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.
Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advanced technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives.
Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.
Develops and evaluates a variety of projects, programs, or plans.
Develops long- and short-term planning and strategies for programs.
Develops design criteria.
Reviews or approves plans and specifications, change orders, and estimates.
Negotiates contract terms, fees, and scope of contract including 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, suppliers, and the City.
Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.
Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, boards and commissions, and other related agencies.
Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s).
Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process.
Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
Reviews and evaluates technical and management audits.
Develops training and team building programs by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

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 supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel. Knowledge of diversified and fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilizes 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 budget planning, 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 the 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 rapidly and accurately perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry. 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 and cost effective solutions. Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience in project planning, implementing sponsorship and/or project management for stormwater infrastructure improvements. Strong technical knowledge and experience in applying engineering principles and practices related to stormwater management. Experience in leadership and empathy while interacting with field crews and internal staff. Agility, collaborative skills, self motivated and ability to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrated skills and experience being a positive change agent in guiding teams through organization realignments in support of department missions and objectives. The interpersonal skills and empathy needed to interact with citizens when explaining technical matters and describing City levels of service related to drainage infrastructure management. Ability to travel to more than one work location.

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.

Notes to Candidate

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is the supervisor of a project delivery team in the Project Design and Delivery (PDD) branch of the department. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team to advance our mission of protecting life, property, and the environment from the effects of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. The work of this design team includes sponsoring Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and delivering in-house design projects to reduce risk of flooding and erosion, and protect water quality in our creeks. This position is responsible for supervising, managing, leading, mentoring, training and providing technical guidance to Team1. Team1 may respond to resident drainage inquiries, perform site assessments, implement small scale mitigation solutions, develop Hydrological and Hydraulic models, implement a variety of small to mid-size projects using a combination of in-house construction crews, contractors external of the city, and other public‑private partnerships, sponsor CIP projects and provide critical input to deliver larger Capital Improvement Program projects and other Watershed Protection Department programs & priorities.

SALARY RANGE

$112,600 - $144,700, depending on qualifications and experience

DAYS AND HOURS

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

LOCATION

505 Barton Springs, Austin, Texas 78704

EDUCATION

Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

CRMINIAL BACKGROUND

A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the top candidate.

TRAVEL

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS

• low-cost medical
• dental
• vision
• paid leave time
• a highly competitive retirement plan
• career development opportunities
• and more

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