Engineering Associate A (Right of Way)

Job Description:

Engineering Associate A (Right of Way)

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About This Position

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Job Description:

Engineering Associate A

Purpose:

Under close supervision of a Professional Engineer, this position performs routine engineering projects or assignments; exercises limited judgment within defined methods, procedures, and practices.

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.

• Performs routine computerized software drafting programs, ink, or pencil drafting of drawings and maps.
  
• Develops, analyzes, and generates technical reports by preparing a variety of reports, correspondence, and official documents.
  
• Researches, investigates, and responds to appropriate agency by meeting with other City departments, external agencies, and those affected by project(s).
  
• Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and monitoring compliance to specifications.
  
• Assists in the preparation of preliminary, periodic and final estimates of quantities, materials, equipment, labor and facilities for the preparation of budgets, programs, schedules, partial and final contract payments and other purposes for various projects.
  
• Performs inventory control and procurement duties; develops plans, designs, specification, and instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, signing, lighting, pavement markings, and design standards.
  
• Performs equipment evaluations of assigned programs and or projects to ensure equipment meets industry and City of Austin standards by reviewing, analyzing, and providing changes or recommendations for improvement for equipment.
  
• Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders and payments.
  
• Performs statistical analysis to ensure specifications are within guidelines.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

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 engineering principles and practices.
  
• Knowledge of complex mathematical calculations.
  
• Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of City purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities.
  
• Knowledge of construction, utility or other assigned disciplinary practices and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
  
• Knowledge of various computer software programs.
  
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates.
  
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication
  
• Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, rapidly and accurately.
  
• Ability to Read and update quarter-section maps.
  
• Ability to Read and comprehend specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
  
• Ability to Interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
  
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple project reviews and effective time management to meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to manage and attend meetings with engineers and contractors, including field meetings.
  
• Experience reviewing construction plans and temporary traffic control plans (TCPs) in conformance with the City of Austin Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM), Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
  
• Active Certification in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC or ATSSA).
  
• Experience using enterprise case management systems (AMANDA, Knack).
  
• Highly detailed and organized/ process oriented.
  
• Excellent computer skills, as well as, verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Experience in the design development and construction of projects within the Right-of-Way (ROW).
  
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, Right of Way (ROW) Division, is seeking to fill an Engineering Associate position that will manage the intake, completeness check, and the workload assignment of Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) for work zones and special events occurring within the City of Austin’s full purpose. This will also include the processing and workload assignment of conflicting and shared work zone request among the division’s TCP reviewers. This position will play an essential role within the TCP review process in helping ensure the plans meet the minimum conformance of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, such as the Texas Manual Uniform on Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and The City of Austin’s Transportation Criteria Manual. Additionally, this position will be responsible for intaking, responding, and working with inspectors/enforcers to provide resolution to 311 Customer Service Requests (CSR) on behalf of the division.

This position will report directly to the ROW Division Supervising Engineer and will work closely with both ROW Engineering and Inspection Operations.

Pay Rate: $27.77 - $33.95 per hour.

Location: Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

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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. Click here for more information on City of Austin Benefits !

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.

Essential Employee: This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

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90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes: Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

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Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-21