Graduate Engineer A - Customer Energy Solutions

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
Under direct supervision, this position will lead the commercial and industrial demand response program at Austin Energy. This position serves as a unique opportunity to develop your technical and project/program management skills by administering an incentive program within the Energy Efficiency Services group.

Customer/Vendor Engagement
- Present program guidelines/processes to customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers through customer service interactions.
- Maintain customer communications, including program and technology updates, through email, phone calls, virtual meetings, and site visits.
- Manage vendors/contractors.
- Maintain industry/trade relationships.

Technical Responsibilities
- Track customer meter data.
- Review events’ performance calculations/settlements.
- Provide technical and strategic recommendations on reducing facility demand.
- Audit participant and program demand and energy reduction performance.
- Implement program changes/updates based on ERCOT , PUCT , and other regulatory requirements.

Program Management
- Track customer enrollments and participation
- Manage customer incentive payments.
- Monitor program spends, including vendor contracts and performance incentives.
- Report program performance to management, commissions, and other stakeholders.

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

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

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

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.
• 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.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Pay Range
$33.05 - $42.14

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 08/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723; Hybrid Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience working on utility Demand Side Management ( DSM ) projects/programs.
• Experience with demand response or energy efficiency projects/programs.
• Experience working with building systems including HVAC , lighting, automation controls, etc.
• Experience with data analytics (esp. data loggers, submeters, etc.) or AMI / AMR systems.
• CEM , BPI , LEED AP, or similar certification within the energy and sustainability industries.
• Experience learning a new software tool for a specific project.
• Ability to travel to various locations within the Austin area for regular work duties

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.
Assist in preparation and maintenance of design drawings, diagrams, charts, databases plans and permits under the supervision of a professional engineer. Development of proposals for impacts and performing preliminary and final designs and/or prepares design criteria for assigned projects. Assists in the preparation of standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, test procedures as it relates to the standardization and engineering policies and practices. Reviews and provides assistance in the evaluation and recommendation for job safety procedures. Coordinates and provides a variety of technical information under the guidance of a professional engineer to customers by contacts with personnel to include inter and intra departmental administrative, engineering and construction personnel, other government agencies, contractors, consultants and the public to exchange information, coordinate work, answer questions and respond to complaints. Use computerized software programs, ink or pencil drafting to prepare drawings and maps to provide technical advice and guidance to assigned work or project. Develop, analyze and generate technical reports, correspondence and official documents. Assist in the preparation of preliminary, periodic and final estimates of quantities, materials, equipment, labor and facilities for the preparation of budgets, programs, schedules, partial and final contract payments and other purposes for various projects. Conduct field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Draft and recommend contract change orders and payments for approval. Perform statistical analysis to ensure specifications are within established guidelines.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

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 engineering and design principles applicable to fields
• Knowledge of mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline
• Knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs applicable to position
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyze engineering problems
• Ability to Read and comprehend simple specifications, plans, and shop drawings
• Ability to Interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written formats to coworkers and public

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications of this 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 this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience performing demand side management engineering projects for an electric utility, include the total number of years.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working on engineering, energy efficiency, or demand response projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on stakeholders.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience providing engineering recommendations to customers (internal or external), including technical advice related to standards and specifications as needed.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience working with building systems including HVAC, lighting, automation controls, etc.?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience with data analytics (esp. data loggers, submeters, etc.) or AMI/AMR systems?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have CEM, BPI, LEED AP, or similar certifications within the energy and sustainability industries?

• Yes
• No

* Tell us about your experience learning new systems or software.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• Yes

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