Engineering Associate A, B, or C

Minimum Qualifications
Engineering Associate 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.

Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

Engineering Associate B:
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 two (2) years related experience.

Experience may be substituted for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

Engineering Associate C :

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, one (1) year in a lead capacity.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants

The Engineering Associate with Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, Office of Special Events Division will create complicated and multifaceted temporary traffic control plans for the division. Position will oversee and observe traffic control for City Co-Sponsored Events and make recommendation for improvements. Position will also be responsible to ensure City Co-Sponsored plans are set correctly and any deviation from the plan will be documented and provided to the contractor so invoicing accurately reflects what was provided. Position will also review plans and engineering related documents, for conformance with Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and initiatives pertaining to temporary traffic controls for all Special Events.

This position will identify, document and communicate plan deficiencies to internal and external customers, using enterprise case management and word processing software on deadline, as required by city code. Position will participate in the phasing, scheduling and coordination of complex special events sometimes in conjunction with right of way projects, in order to preserve project deadlines, public mobility and accessibility.

SALARY RANGE :
Engineering Associate C - $32.23 - $40.29
Engineering Associate B - $29.23 - $36.54
Engineering Associate A - $27.41 - $33.30

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!

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.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

Pay Range
See Notes To Applicants below
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 10/22/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1111 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX, 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience using AUTOCAD .
• Experience creating temporary traffic control plans.
• Familiar with Special Events requiring temporary traffic control.
• Experience doing field checks of plans for accuracy.
• Experience in reviewing and redlining technical documents.
• Highly detailed and organized/ process oriented.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to see and find issues on traffic control plans.

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.


Engineering Associate A
Engineering Associate B
Engineering Associate C

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.


Engineering Associate A
Engineering Associate B
Engineering Associate C
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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for an Engineering Associate A 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. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of plan review work experience do you have?

• More than 7 years
• Between 5 and 7 years
• Between 3 and 5 years
• Between 1 and 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

* Select which of the following best describes your computer proficiency.

• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another
• None

* How many years of AutoCAD experience do you have?

• More than 7 years
• Between 5 and 7
• Between 3 and 5
• Between 1 and 3
• Less than 1 year
• None

* 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?

• Yes
• No

* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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