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Graduate Engineer A or Graduate Engineer B (Project Design & Delivery)

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Position Information

Position Information

Posting Title Graduate Engineer A or Graduate Engineer B (Project Design & Delivery)
Job Requisition Number COA088495
Position Number 118014
Job Type Full-Time
Division Name Project Design and Delivery
Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels, depending on candidate’s qualifications:

Graduate Engineer A:
  • 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 Certification Required:
  • None

Graduate Engineer B:
  • 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 Certification Required:
  • Texas Engineer-In-Training Certification
Notes to Applicants
SALARY RANGES:

Graduate Engineer A: $31.65 – $39.56

Graduate Engineer B: $32.89 – $41.93

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is a member of Project Team 1 in the Project Design and Delivery (PDD) branch of the department.

We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team to advance our mission of protecting life, property, and the environment from the effects of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. The work of this design team includes sponsoring large Capital Improvement Program projects and smaller in-house projects to reduce risk of flooding and erosion, and protect water quality in our creeks, with a focus on localized flooding and improvements to storm drain systems.

This position is responsible for performing feasibility studies to assess potential solutions to drainage issues, identifying and implementing small scale mitigation solutions, develop Hydrologic and Hydraulic models, conducting technical reviews, and assisting other engineering staff with the final design and construction phases of Capital Improvement Program (CIPs) projects and in-house projects. This position may also assist with efforts to identify and prioritize potential projects and activities for the division.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
The Graduate Engineer B level requires a State of Texas Engineer-in-Training Certification.

ASSESSMENT:
Candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessment(s) to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

EDUCATION:
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

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.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
  • Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
  • A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
  • A detailed and complete employment application will help us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  • Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor’s name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
Please see salary ranges in Notes to Applicants
Hours
30 – 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the ability to telework with supervisor approval

May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 04/14/2023
Type of Posting External
Department Watershed Protection
Regular/Temporary Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable
Category Professional
Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
  • Knowledge of municipal regulatory drainage code and criteria such as the City of Austin’s Drainage Criteria Manual.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis including 1D and 2D modeling of primarily storm drain systems and open channels, including experience and proficiency with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as StormCAD, CivilStorm, ICM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, etc.
  • Experience with design, construction, and project management of drainage infrastructure projects.
  • Experience and proficiency in GIS.
  • Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Ability to travel to more than one work location.
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.
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.
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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * This position requires 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. Do you meet this requirement?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * For which position are you applying?
    • Graduate Engineer A
    • Graduate Engineer B (requires a current Texas EIT)
  3. * Please explain your knowledge and experience using municipal regulatory drainage code and criteria such as the City of Austin's Drainage Criteria Manual.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please describe your experience and proficiency in using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as StormCAD, CivilStorm, ICM, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please explain your experience in design, construction, and project management of drainage infrastructure projects.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please explain your knowledge and experience using GIS.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Please explain your knowledge and experience in design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Were you referred to this job opportunity by a Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.

    (Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents