Engineer B or Engineer C

Austin, TX, United States

Position Information Posting Title Engineer B or Engineer C

Job Requisition Number COA089772

Position Number 100931

Job Type Full-Time

Division Name Office of the City Engineer

Minimum Qualifications Engineer B:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus six (6) years of experience in engineering 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.

Engineer C: 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.

Notes to Applicants At the Transportation and Public Works Department, our mission is to build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin. We want to set the standard for connecting people with safe and reliable infrastructure.

This position supports the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, Office of the City Engineer (OCE) Bridge Maintenance and Management Program. This is a lead position for the OCE bridge maintenance team and responsible for maintenance and update of bridge inventory and condition data, review and inspection of ROW structures, performing design and standard reviews, contract management, and other bridges and structures related O&M activities.

Additional Information:

This position is considered “essential” to maintain critical operations and core services, including public health, safety and utility services, in the event of an emergency. This means employees in this position will be required to report to work even in the event of bad weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances that necessitate an emergency closure of City operations.

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.

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Working for the City of Austin provides a number 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!

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.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

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.

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

Video Conferencing Software Technology: Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

Pay Range Engineer B: $36.95 – $47.12

Engineer C: $38.78 – $50.42

Hours Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Job Close Date 09/19/2023

Type of Posting External

Department Public Works

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Professional

Location 4411 Meinardus Dr. Austin, Texas 78744

Preferred Qualifications Experience in the maintenance and repair of bridges and structures.

Experience in Database and GIS.

Experience in Bridge Inventory, Data and Reporting practices.

Experience in structural design and construction in the Right-of-Way (ROW).

Experience in developing and interpreting engineering specifications and standard details.

Experience in the reviewing of engineering plans.

Ability to travel to more than one location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Engineer B

Engineer C

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

Engineer B

Engineer C

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

EEO/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. 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.

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.

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