Engineering Associate C

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under limited supervision of a Professional Engineer, this position independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard and/or complex engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

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.

• Reviews plans and permits under the supervision of a professional engineer and development proposals for impacts, and performing preliminary and final designs and/or prepares design criteria for assigned projects.
  
• Provides a variety information to customers by contacts of 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.
  
• Is responsible for progressively complex projects by preparing cost estimated and engineering and feasibility reports and studies, projects, and assigned programs
  
• Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and monitoring compliance to specifications.
  
• Prepares contract documents, technical specifications and plans. Prepares and monitors project and program schedules and budgets. Prepares progress and final reports and estimates.
  
• Manages and coordinates special projects; supervises and/or leads a design team in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans; schedules, estimates, budgets, and details final construction plans, specifications, special conditions and agreements; oversees project progress from design through construction.
  
• Assists and/or writes specifications by performing preliminary and/or final designs; prepares design criteria for assigned projects in appropriate discipline.
  
• Performs equipment evaluations to ensure valid results.
  
• Conducts field investigations to ensure compliance of specifications, reviews work for accuracy, and recommends approval of contract changes.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

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 diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships.
  
• Knowledge of 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 purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
  
• Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
  
• Knowledge of various computer software programs.
  
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
  
• 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 interpret and update quarter-section maps.
  
• 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 course work in a field related to engineering, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, one (1) year in a lead capacity.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Civil engineering terminology and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of best management practices and materials in pavement and bridge maintenance.
  
• Experience in oral and written technical and general communication.
  
• Experience in reading engineering plans.
  
• Ability to perform more complex engineering computations rapidly and accurately.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Under limited supervision of the Office of the City Engineer Professional Engineer, this position independently evaluates, selects and applies pavement and bridge related engineering standards, techniques, and best management practices for pavement and bridge inspections in the public Right-of-Way, creates infrastructure repair work orders for Street and Bridge Operations in Maximo work flow management system, prepares engineering reports, contract documents, conducts field inspections and works with the City internal and external customers on the ROW infrastructure issues.

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.

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.

Pay Rate: $32.23 - $40.29

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

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. 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.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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: 2025-09-11

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