Consulting Engineer (Austin Parks and Recreation)
$118.9k - $152.2kAustin, Texas
- # Consulting Engineer (Austin Parks and Recreation)Apply: PARD Annex: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 9, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR105521**About This Position** ## **Job Description:**# **Consulting Engineer** **Purpose:**Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This position plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major City programs or projects. This position serves as technical expert in a related area. **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.* Develops or oversees development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of discipline engineering including the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts, and other related documents.* Manages and coordinates programs or projects by reviewing and monitoring projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program.* Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline.* Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, or suppliers and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.* Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure requirements and needs are satisfied.* Reviews plans and provides recommendation changes, solutions, or implementation.* Monitors projects for regulatory compliance by providing consultation and determinations in matters involving application and interpretation of regulations and policies.* Manages or leads teams of technical personnel including assigning and monitoring tasks. Provides advanced technical training to staff and field personnel by reviewing business needs, evaluating personnel, creating and applying training documentation, and presenting and analyzing training.* Develops and monitors budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.* Provides a high level of engineering and technical advice and direction. Possesses ability to troubleshoot advanced technical problems. Possesses ability to perform advanced engineering design. **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 or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.* Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.* Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods and solutions.* 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 and/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 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. **Minimum Qualifications:*** Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, 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 Experience:*** Major Coursework in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.* Professional experience designing or commissioning commercial buildings, including experience with multiple building types.* Professional experience with LEED BD+C or LEED O+M rating system and other green building rating systems (SITES, Envision, WELL).* Experience conducting and communicating quantitative and qualitative research related to energy, water, and the environment.* Strong communication skills, including presenting complex technical information to leadership and stakeholders. **Preferred Licenses/Certifications:*** Professional Engineer (PE) License in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accreditation, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP). **Other:*** Ability to travel to more than one work location.## **Notes to Candidate:**The **City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR)** provides, protects, and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural, and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. The **Consulting Engineer** position will plan, develop, and manage the department’s sustainability and resilience framework integrating ecological health, resource management, and climate-responsive strategies into parks’ infrastructure and operations. **Guiding Principles:*** **Climate Resilience:** restore natural ecosystems and implement green infrastructure strategies to mitigate heat, flooding, and biodiversity loss.* **Sustainable Operations:** reduce carbon footprint, conserve water, and minimize waste in parks and facilities.* **Equity & Access:** ensure all communities—especially historically underserved neighborhoods—benefit from park improvements and resources. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Develop the framework for a park system that recognizes the critical imperatives of decarbonization, quality of life, and ecosystem conservation and restoration.* Implement a resource management program in alignment with the conservation and resilience goals in APR’s Long Range Plan, the City’s Climate Equity Plan, and the Resilient Austin Playbook.* Coordinate and oversee engineering work in support of capital improvement projects, as well as the operation and maintenance of park facilities. **Application Instructions/Job Requirements:*** **Application:** A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.* **Resume/Cover Letter:** Please include your resume and cover letter when applying to this position.* **Skills Assessments:** Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.* **Virtual Interviews:** APR may conduct virtual interviews.* **Military/Veteran:** An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.* **Physical Requirements:** Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to ten (10) pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant’s needs and safety issues. **Other Information:*** **Travel:** If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.* **90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy**: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.* **Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace:** All APR work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APR work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises. **Work Location:**Austin Parks and Recreation Annex – 919 W. 28th 1⁄2 St., Austin, TX 78705 **Work Schedule:*** Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on operational needs. Telework opportunities may be available.* May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.* Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.* May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events. **Salary Range:**$118,900 - $152,200 per year
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