City of Austin ยท 1 month ago
Graduate Engineer B, RSMP - (Hire in Process - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSTING)
One Texas Center
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$76K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most innovative cities. They are seeking a Graduate Engineer B to independently perform a variety of moderately complex engineering projects and assignments under limited supervision. This role involves preparing design documents, specifications, and providing technical assistance for engineering projects.
Association
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Knowledge of engineering and design principles applicable to fields
Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline
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
Preferred
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling including detention ponds and storm drainage systems (open and closed) models, particularly with the HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and Storm CAD packages or similar models
Familiarity with the City of Austin's Land Development Code (particularly the drainage-related elements) and drainage criteria
Experience with ArcGIS and with associated enterprise databases and database connectivity (Oracle, SOL, etc.)
Certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Low-cost medical
Dental
Vision
Paid leave time
Retirement plan
Career development opportunities
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
10001+ employees
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