Austin Water Graduate Engineer B - Systems Planning

Job Description:

Austin Water Graduate Engineer B - Systems Planning

Description

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ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:
For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up-we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.

Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under limited supervision and with Professional Engineering review, this position uses engineering knowledge to independently perform a variety of moderately complex engineering projects/assignments that are routine in nature but that may require adaptation or modifications from standard practices. Individuals will be capable of exercising engineering 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.

• Prepares and maintains design drawings, diagrams, charts, databases plans, and permits under the supervision of a professional engineer. Develops proposals for impacts and performing preliminary and final designs and/or prepares design criteria for assigned projects.
  
• Prepares specifications as it relates to the standardization and engineering policies and practices. Reviews and provides recommendations in the evaluation and implementation for job safety procedures.
  
• Prepares design criteria for assigned projects. Provides assistance in technical and financial inputs for project budget process.
  
• Plans for and sizes equipment.
  
• Reviews plans and development proposals for impacts, and performs preliminary and final designs for PE review.
  
• Assists in the preparation of standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, and test procedures.
  
• Coordinates and provides a variety technical information, under the guidance of a professional engineer, to customers by contacts with personnel to include inter- and intra-departmental administrative, engineering, and construction personnel; other government agencies; contractors; consultants; and the public to exchange information, coordinate work, answer questions, and respond to complaints.
  
• Uses computerized software programs, ink or pencil drafting to prepare drawings and maps to provide technical advice and guidance to assigned work or project.
  
• Prepares cost estimates/track expenditures, prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and/or provides assistance with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Assists in the preparation of final plans, specifications, special conditions and agreements and coordinates and oversees work of contractors, affected public agencies and utilities. Provides assistance with technical specifications for construction contracts. Inspects and monitors projects for compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and monitoring compliance to specifications.
  

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 and design principles applicable to fields.
  
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
  
• Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures preferred.
  
• Knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities.
  
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
  
• Knowledge of various computer software programs applicable to industry and job.
  
• Knowledge of mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
  
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates.
  
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication.
  
• Ability to read and comprehend complex specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
  
• Ability to interpret and make decisions in conformance with established policies and practices and to stay current with new regulatory requirements.
  
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
  
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyze engineering problems.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification in the State of Texas,
  OR
  
• If certified in another state, must have the ability to obtain Texas EIT certification within six (6) months of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Water or Reclaimed Water Distribution System Hydraulic Modeling
  
• Experience with Water or Reclaimed Water Distribution Systems Related Planning and Analysis
  
• Strong understanding and comprehension of fluid hydraulics, pumping, and treatment processes as they relate to water and wastewater system analysis
  
• Experience using ArcGIS software
  
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
  
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview: This Engineer position is in Austin Water’s Systems Planning Division. This position will be responsible for hydraulic modeling and analysis, planning, and system analysis of the water and reclaimed water systems. Major Responsibilities May Include:

• Water Distribution System Hydraulic Analysis and Planning - Hydraulic Modeling, analysis, troubleshooting, planning, prioritization of water and reclaimed water infrastructure projects
  
• GIS Analysis - Use GIS for system analysis and mapping. Integrate AW databases with hydraulic models and prepare and maintain planning databases
  
• Review Service Extension Requests, Engineering Reports and Construction Documents
  
• System Analysis and Troubleshooting - Use hydraulic models and technical skills to optimize water and reclaimed water distribution system operation
  
• Long Range Plan - Perform Planning Analysis and prepare planning documents for future water and reclaimed water infrastructure
  

Pay Range: $35.50 - $45.27

Position(s) will be filled at the following location: Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St., Austin, 78701

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility. Hybrid opportunities available.

Benefits:

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• 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.
  
• Resumes will not be accepted.
  

Applications must be fully completed to be considered.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• 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.
  

Retention Incentive Bonus:

This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!

$500 after 90 days.

$500 after 180 days.

$1,000 after 1 year.

$1,000 after 2 years.

Technical Licensure:

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification in the State of Texas,
  OR
  
• If certified in another state, must have the ability to obtain Texas EIT certification within six (6) months of employment.
  

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

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.

Critical Employee:

• This position has been designated as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.
  

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
  
• Austin Water will review all secondary employment.
  
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.
  

90-day Provision:

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur within the department.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Please note this posting may close any time after 7 days.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-07