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Graduate Engineer A/B or Engineer A (Water Resources Infrastructure Planning)

Aztec, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Posting Title

Graduate Engineer A/B or Engineer A (Water Resources Infrastructure Planning)Job Requisition Number

COA089548Position Number

119075Job Type

Full-TimeDivision Name

Systems PlanningMinimum Qualifications

Graduate Engineer AEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:

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.Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.Graduate Engineer BEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:

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:

Texas: Engineer – In Training Certification.Engineer AEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:

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, plus four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.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.

Position OverviewThe Water Resources Team in the Systems Planning Division is responsible for managing the City’s water rights and water supply contracts, performing water supply analyses, leading the development and facilitating implementation of long-range water resource plans, participating in the regional water supply planning process, supporting the City’s partnership with the LCRA, and participating in related efforts including climate resiliency initiatives, innovative water strategies, social equity and affordability efforts, and environmental stewardship initiatives.

Key duties of this position include:

Water supply, water distribution, and wastewater collection infrastructure system analysis and planning activities, potentially to include hydraulic modeling, alternative analysis, planning, and prioritization of infrastructure projectsUsing GIS for system analysis and mapping, integrating GIS datasets with hydraulic models as necessary and maintaining relevant GIS datasets.Using hydraulic models and technical skills to optimize water supply system operation.Coordination activities with a variety of internal stakeholders, including the Systems Planning, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Infrastructure Planning Teams as well as other Austin Water planning, engineering, and operations workgroups.

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Graduate Engineer A: $31.65 to $39.56 per hourGraduate Engineer B: $32.89 to $41.93 per hourEngineer A: $34.86 to $44.45 per hour

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for the position.A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application.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.

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.

If you are selected for hire:

Verification of your education will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.

Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite.Pay Range

Please see “notes to applicants”Hours

Monday-Friday: 40 hours/week between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Hybrid/Teleworking schedules availableMay work other hours as required.Job Close Date

08/16/2023Type of Posting

ExternalDepartment

Austin Water UtilityRegular/Temporary

RegularGrant Funded or Pooled Position

Not ApplicableCategory

ProfessionalLocation

625 E. 10th Street Austin, Tx 78701Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering.Experience with water supply, water distribution, and wastewater collection system analysis and planning.Experience using ArcGIS to create, edit, analyze, and visualize geospatial data.Strong understanding and comprehension of fluid hydraulics and experience with hydraulic analysis.Experience with water supply, water distribution, and wastewater collection system infrastructure planning in the context of climate change adaptation, community resilience, racial equity, and environmental justice.Experience identifying and building collaborative relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and work units for successful project or program implementationAbility to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below.Criminal Background Investigation

This position does not require a Criminal Background InvestigationEEO/ADA

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.

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.Information For City Employees:

If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr