Water engineering

ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:

For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles.

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we are not just keeping up-we're leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.

Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for managing or supervising and implementing engineering functions of a major division, program, or activities including budgeting, staffing, development of policies and procedures, and providing support to accomplish overall goals and objectives of the City of Austin.

Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers. Manages, coordinates, implements, or monitors projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Develops, manages, and monitors the budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.

Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advanced technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.

Develops and evaluates a variety of projects, programs, or plans. Develops long- and short-term planning and strategies for programs.

Negotiates contract terms, fees, and scope of contract including 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, suppliers, and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.

Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s).

Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.

Develops training and team building programs by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge of supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.

Knowledge of diversified and fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.

Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.

Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/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.

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 the Local and State ordinances and laws.

Ability to rapidly and accurately perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.

Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical and cost effective solutions.

Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Experience in scoping and prioritizing CIP projects and developing CIP plans.

Experience with condition, criticality, and risk analysis for water and wastewater horizontal assets such as water and sewer pipes.

Ability to support staff participating in a rotating on-call schedule for 24/7 emergency response to Sanitary Sewer Overflows.

The ability to traverse rugged terrain to reach wastewater collection systems components that are located in remote areas with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Austin Water is a large and complex department of the City of Austin, with over 1,300 employees, and multiple facilities across a wide geographical area. Austin Water provides drinking water and wastewater services to over one million customers in the Austin area and manages over 40,000 acres of preserve land for drinking water quality and endangered species habitat. Austin Water's Engineering and Technical Services program area is seeking a Supervising Engineer to lead an engineering team responsible for water and wastewater pipeline risk assessment and project scoping.

M-F, 7:30am - 4:30pm, with some flexibility and the option to telework.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more -

Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.

Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.

Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.

Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.

By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
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.

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