Supervising Engineer

Job Description:

Supervising Engineer

Description

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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. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

What Makes the City of Austin Special?

• 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.

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.

Job Description:

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a versatile engineer and supervisor, bringing the following preferred qualifications to implement transportation system improvements to accommodate all users:

• Proficiency in transportation engineering fundamentals: respond to citizens’ transportation concerns, develop appropriate solutions utilizing established engineering guidelines, conduct transportation engineering studies.
  
• Proficiency in team-working and problem-solving skills with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals.
  
• Skill in effective written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders, including meetings and public events.
  
• Experience working with 2070 signal controllers and the D4 firmware programming, or equivalent controllers and signal firmware.
  
• Knowledge of the KITS ATMS traffic signal software.
  
• Experience developing and implementing signal timing parameters.
  
• Experience with traffic signal optimization software.
  
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Traffic Control Devices(TxMUTCD).
  

Notes to Candidate:

Under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, this position will perform highly complex engineering functions that includes the operation of all traffic signals managed by the Arterial Management Division (AMD) on behalf of Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW).

This position will lead the following duties:

1. Supervision: oversee workload for team members; assist with the resolution of the more challenging issues that arise; train, discipline, develop employees, and review performances.

2. Engineering Design: Oversee the development, implementation, tracking and monitoring of the City of Austin annual signal retiming program.

Collaborate with the Vision Zero Program and other City partners to identify, prioritize, and implement signal timing modifications that improve intersection safety and reduce severe crashes.

Coordinate safety-related signal enhancements such as leading pedestrian intervals, protected left-turn phasing, and other operational changes supporting the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan.

3. Construction and Review: Oversee the review of construction plans specifically pertaining to traffic signal operational requirements. Oversee the programming of all new traffic signal and pedestrian hybrid beacons.

4. Respond to Customer Assistance Forms (CAFs) and Public Information Requests (PIRs), and serve as AMD’s lead representative for communications on signal timing issues with other City departments (including City Law), law enforcement agencies, and engineering consulting firms.

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.

Pay Rate: $112,600 - $144,700.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Work Location: 8700 Cameron Road, Austin, TX, 78754.

Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region's mobility landscape. Inside TPW

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. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please be sure to upload these documents for consideration.

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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Applicant: READ THIS STATEMENT Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see Linked In Profile"). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

Austin Transportation and Public Works uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please be sure to upload these documents for consideration.

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.

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: 2025-12-13