Graduate Engineer A or B (Project Connect - Mobility & ...

Position Information Posting Title Graduate Engineer A or B (Project Connect - Mobility & Relocations) Job Requisition Number COA084544 Position Number 118396 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Wastewater Collection Sys Eng Minimum Qualifications Graduate Engineer A: 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 and Certifications Required: None. Graduate Engineer B: 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 related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering. Licenses and Certifications Required: Texas: Engineer - In Training Certification. Notes to Applicants Position OverviewThis position is part of a team which includes related to Project Connect, the COA Corridor Mobility Program, and TxDOT projects. This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications: Graduate Engineer A: $29.83 to $38.78 per hour Graduate Engineer B: $31.62 to $41.11 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 in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. 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.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 See Notes to Applicants Hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with some flexibility. Job Close Date 12/03/2021 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 Bachelor''s degree in Civil Engineering Experience in capital improvement project planning and management including working successfully with state and local governmental agencies and departments in underground utility design and construction involving major road reconstruction and relocation of water and wastewater lines along State Highways and County roads Experience regularly interacting with different levels of personnel throughout an organization and adapting communication styles to meet the needs of internal and external customers Ability to multitask, strong organizational skills, and experience in planning, organizing, and collaborating effectively with other departments or units within an organization to meet business objectives Experience in communicating technical information to non-technical audiences Experience in project management and sponsorship, overseeing projects related to design, construction and rehabilitation of water and wastewater lines Ability to travel to more than one work location Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Graduate Engineer AGraduate Engineer B Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. 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. Graduate Engineer AGraduate Engineer B Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445. 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 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 * Do you have your Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification? Yes No or waiting on exam results * Do you have a bachelor degree or higher in Civil Engineering? Yes No * Briefly describe your experience planning and managing capital improvement projects and working with state and local governmental agencies. Please include any specific experience with underground utility design, construction involving major road reconstruction, or relocation of water and wastewater lines along state highways and county roads. (Open Ended Question) * This position will include working with frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, and collaborating with other departments. Describe your expereince working in this type of environment and how you have used organizational and planning skills to continue meet business objectives. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience communicating and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in project management and sponsorship, overseeing projects related to design, construction and rehabilitation of water and wastewater lines. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee''s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter

Created: 2021-11-29