About This Position

 

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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 minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, this position performs highly complex engineering functions that include designing, planning, and overseeing work in support of construction, maintenance, and alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems.

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.

Approves, processes, and seals plans, specifications, or construction documents by applying engineering standardization of practices and principles of highly technical and complex calculations for applied discipline within Local and State regulatory requirements.

Manages engineering projects that are technically complex, highly visible, priority projects or programs. These projects require a high level of technical proficiency as well as coordinative and administrative responsibility.

Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations with preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned program or projects that may be complex and non-routine. Assists in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements. Provides technical oversight of project progress from design through completion.

Develops cost estimates, tracks expenditures, and prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and assists with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Prepares final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements and coordinates and oversees work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities. Writes complex technical specifications for construction contracts.

Reviews plans and approves permits by applying complex engineering standardization of practices and principles for applied discipline within Local and State regulatory requirements.

Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and ensuring compliance to specifications by completing complex calculations that are used to further provide analysis of preliminary results of a project.

Develops cost estimates or tracks expenditures by reviewing and writing contract change orders in the area of technical expertise and negotiates and recommends financial arrangements for changes to contract.

Leads, as necessary, activities of a design team in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detail final construction plans, specifications, and agreements.

Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders.

Researches and performs statistical analysis for validation of reports and publication of results in various communication formats.

Develops standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances for various contracts or projects. May provide analysis and recommendation of performance of various personnel assigned by contract or projects.

Is responsible for designing and maintain database systems for project or program areas.

Prepares and delivers presentations to public, City Council, or customers.

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, and utilize 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 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 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 perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to interpret and explain maps and other related documents.
• Ability to interpret and make decisions not within established policies and practices.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of a multi-discipline, multi-agency project team to complete a defined assignment or CIP.
• 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, cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Ability to use graphic instructions, such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.
• Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software.

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, plus eight (8) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional engineering experience reviewing site development, subdivision, and residential development plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing land development and public infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) requirements as they apply to public infrastructure and right-of-way improvements.
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design principles, transportation engineering standards, and City roadway design criteria.

 

Notes to Candidate:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise and perform engineering reviews for site development, subdivision, and residential development applications to ensure compliance with applicable City codes, standards, and engineering criteria. The position serves as the lead reviewer and primary point of contact for expedited and public project development reviews, coordinating with applicants, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the review process.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing development plans for accessibility compliance within the public right-of-way, evaluating roadway geometric design, and ensuring consistency with City design standards and regulations. The position also collaborates with other City divisions and departments to facilitate comprehensive and timely project reviews, resolve technical issues, and support the successful delivery of development projects that protect the public interest and enhance the City's transportation infrastructure.
 

Pay Rate: $97,450.00 - $125,200.00

Location: 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752

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

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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• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

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• 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.

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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.

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