Graduate Engineer A or B or Engineer A or B

Job Description:

Graduate Engineer A or B or Engineer A or B

Description

Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate 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 or Certifications:

• 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 or Certifications:

• Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) Certification in the State of Texas,
  OR
• If certified in another state, must have the ability to obtain Texas EIT certification within six (6) months of employment.

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, plus four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

Engineer B
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus six (6) years of experience in engineering acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants
The Austin Transportation Department’s Active Transportation and Street Design Division within the City of Austin has an opening for a full-time multimodal street designer. The Division focuses on the planning, design and implementation of multimodal transportation facilities. This position will assist in the design and delivery of multimodal street design projects as well as the design review of local, regional, and private development projects, all of which contribute to a better connected, safer and more comfortable multimodal transportation networks.

ATSD is looking for a candidate who has demonstrated an ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and leadership to promote trust, collaboration, and partnership as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay Scales:
Graduate Engineer A: $33.49 - $42.71
Graduate Engineer B: $35.50 - $45.27
Engineer A: $39.49 - $ 51.34
Engineer B: $42.26 - $54.94

The Engineer A, B or Graduate Engineer A, B will perform the following specific duties for a diverse array of projects:
o Multimodal street design
o Network analysis and feasibility studies
o Development review, plan review and peer review
o Managing public processes
o Data collection and field work
o Project implementation oversight & review of layout quality in the field

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.

Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region’s mobility landscape.

Inside TPW : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E

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:
Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
Please see Note to Applicant Section
Hours
Monday - Friday, flexible, 40 hours per week. Will include weekends and evening work on occasion.
Job Close Date 12/20/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 901 S. MoPac Expressway, Building 5, Ste. 3 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and interest in the design of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities and more generally, fully multimodal transportation infrastructure that achieve complete streets policy goals.
• An understanding of Austin’s existing and emerging bicycle, pedestrian, transit networks.
• Familiarity with the state of the practice including the NACTO Transit Street Design Guide, NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities, the Texas MUTCD and relevant City of Austin plans and policies such as the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and the City of Austin Bicycle Plan.
• Excellent team working, problem-solving skills and communication skills, both written and verbal

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Graduate Engineer A

Graduate Engineer B

Engineer A
Engineer B

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. 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 A

Graduate Engineer B

Engineer A
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 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 the Graduate Engineer A 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 these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* 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 the design of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities and more generally, fully multimodal transportation infrastructures?

• 0
• 1-2
• 3-4
• 5 or more

* Briefly describe your understanding of Austin’s existing and emerging bicycle, pedestrian, transit networks
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your familiarity with the state of the practice including Austin plans and policies such as the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and the City of Austin Bicycle Plan.
(Open Ended Question)
* 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

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents