Graduate Engineer A, B, or Engineer A (Water Supply Analysis and Planning)

Minimum Qualifications
This position is posted at multiple levels and will be filled depending upon 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:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline with at least two (2) years of engineering experience.

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 engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
Notes to Applicants

Position Overview

Working as part of the Water Resources Team in the Systems Planning Division, this position will support a variety of water resources planning and implementation efforts in the context of climate adaptation, community resilience, racial equity, and environmental justice. This work will most notably include implementation of and updates to Water Forward, Austin’s 100-year Integrated Water Resource Plan. Key duties of this position will include:

• Project management of engineering, evaluation, planning, and analysis projects related to future water supply and drought response strategies, water rights, and/or water infrastructure
• Engineering, planning, data analysis, spatial analysis, and technical research work related to water resources planning and supply projects using GIS and various databases
• Providing guidance, review, and input to water modeling results, primarily including surface water availability modeling and possibly including groundwater availability modeling, water quality, or other modeling
• Review, negotiation, and support for water supply contracts and water rights applications and related documents
• Coordination activities with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and support for Boards and Commission, Council, and community engagement related to water resources planning

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

• Graduate Engineer A: $33.05 to $42.14 per hour
• Graduate Engineer B: $35.04 to $44.67 per hour
• Engineer A: $38.97 to $50.67 per hour

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

When completing a City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Effective October 1, 2014, 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.
Pay Range
Please see “Notes to Applicants” section
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility and up to 60% telework
Job Close Date 07/17/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St., Austin, 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water supply analysis, planning, and modeling
• Experience with integrated water resource planning in the context of climate change adaptation, community resilience, racial equity, and environmental justice
• Experience with water supply related modeling, data analysis, spatial analysis, and technical research tools
• Understanding and comprehension of Texas surface water and groundwater law and water rights and contracts
• Experience identifying and building collaborative relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and work units for successful project or program implementation
• Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical information to a diverse audience using a variety of methods including written reports, print and web content, formal and informal oral communication, and information visualization

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

Graduate Engineer A
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels and will be filled depending upon qualifications. 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. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below:

Graduate Engineer A
Graduate Engineer B
Engineer A
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 (*).
* 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

* How many years of engineering experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

* What is your professional engineering certification or license?

• State of Texas Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) certification
• Other state Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) certification
• State of Texas registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Other state registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• No engineering certification or license

* How many years of experience do you have with water supply analysis, planning, and modeling?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

* How many years of experience do you have with integrated water resource planning in the context of climate change adaptation, community resilience, racial equity, and/or environmental justice?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

* How many years of experience do you have with water supply related modeling, data analysis, spatial analysis, and/or technical research tools?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

* How many years of experience or knowledge do you have in Texas surface water and groundwater law and water rights and contracts?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have in identifying and building collaborative relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and work units for successful project or program implementation?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

* How many years of experience do you have in communicating technically complex information to a diverse audience using methods such as written reports, print or web content, formal or informal oral communications, and/or information visualizations?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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