Consulting Engineer (DSD Department Only)
City of Austin Austin, TX, United States
- Location: Austin, TX, United States
- Categories: Engineering
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 15, 2025
Job Description:
Consulting Engineer (DSD Department Only)
Description
Minimum Qualifications- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus eight (8) 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.
The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.
Position Overview:
DSD is seeking a Licensed Professional Engineer in the field of Civil or Structural Engineering to provide direct and comprehensive plan review services for the Journey with AUS expansion projects planned for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ( ABIA ). This position will provide the necessary leadership and project management services for the planned expansion projects. Duties for the position include managing of a team of up to 8 plans examiners and providing technical guidance to the aviation project management team, program management, and budgeting. This position is also expected to review and comment on proposed rule adoptions or code amendments, assist with developing procedures to administer codes/ordinances and assist internal employees and the public with the integration of regulations, processes and procedures. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are needed for this position to successfully perform daily interactions with the public, construction professionals, stakeholders, and internal employees.
This position will physically report to the ABIA administrative offices.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications. This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position.
- Be sure to provide job titles, number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.
- A resume must be submitted, but will not substitute for a complete online City of Austin employment application.
Post Interview Verification:
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD -HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Critical Employee:
Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support 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.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$52.25 - $67.93 per hour
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Hybrid)
Job Close Date 02/26/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Development Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 3201 Presidential Blvd., Austin, 78719 Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of ASCE 7-10, ACI 318-14, ACI 530-13, AISC 360-10, NDS 2015.
- Knowledge of International Building Code and all applicable codes.
- Knowledge of the City of Austin Land Development Code.
- Experience producing, reviewing, analyzing and/or approving design specifications and drawings for federal projects.
- Ability to communicate scientific and technical matters, both orally and in writing, to non- technical individuals to engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Project Management experience with federal or aviation projects.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Develops or oversees development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of discipline engineering including the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts, and other related documents. Manages and coordinates programs or projects by reviewing and monitoring projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program. Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline. Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, or suppliers and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements. Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure requirements and needs are satisfied. Reviews plans and provides recommendation changes, solutions, or implementation. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance by providing consultation and determinations in matters involving application and interpretation of regulations and policies. Manages or leads teams of technical personnel including assigning and monitoring tasks. Provides advanced technical training to staff and field personnel by reviewing business needs, evaluating personnel, creating and applying training documentation, and presenting and analyzing training. Develops and monitors budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning. Provides a high level of engineering and technical advice and direction. Possesses ability to troubleshoot advanced technical problems. Possesses ability to perform advanced engineering design.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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 diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilize such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
- Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
- Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
- Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods and solutions.
- Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
- Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements within Local and State ordinances and laws.
- Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
- Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
- Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry rapidly and accurately.
- Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
- Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
- Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.
The 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 Consulting Engineer position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus eight (8) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
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