Graduate Engineer A/B Or Engineer A/B

Minimum 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 Certifications 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 Certifications Required

Texas: Engineer - In Training Certification.

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, plus four (4) 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.

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.

Notes to Applicants

The Graduate Engineer A or B, or Engineer A or B position will support the City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, Office of the City Engineer ( OCE ) by performing complex engineering work that includes engineering reviews, overseeing work in support of Right of Way development/construction, maintenance, and alteration of structures. This position may perform engineering design and planning.

Pay Rates

Graduate Engineer A: $31.65 - $39.56

Graduate Engineer B: 32.69 - $41.93

Engineer A: $34.86 - $44.45

Engineer B $36.95 - $47.12

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

See "Notes To Applicants" Section.

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 09/15/2023

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

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
• Knowledge of mix design and testing for concrete and hot mix asphaltic concrete ( HMAC ).
• Knowledge of construction material specifications and construction practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in technical and general communication forms.
• Experience in civil engineering design and plan review.
• Experience in, Word Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, ArcGIS.

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.

Graduate Engineer A

Graduate Engineer B

Engineer A

Engineer B

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.

Graduate Engineer A

Graduate Engineer B

Engineer A

Engineer B

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 (*). * Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.

• No
• The minimum qualifications for the Graduate Engineer A position are: 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 these minimum qualifications?
• Yes

(Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? * Briefly describe your experience in design and plan review of civil engineering projects.

• No
• This position is considered "Essential" to maintain critical operations, and 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. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?
• No
• Yes
• Yes

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your knowledge of construction materials specifications and testing relating to concrete and hot mix asphaltic concrete (HMAC).

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your skills in oral and written technical and general communication.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience in advanced computer skills in Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D etc.

(Open Ended Question)

• No
• Yes
• All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states "see resume". Do you understand these statements?

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents