Engineering Associate A, Engineering Associate B, or Engineering Associate C (CAD/Survey)
Description
Minimum Qualifications
Engineering Associate 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.
- Experience may be substituted for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- None.
Engineering Associate 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 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 or Certifications:
- None.
Engineering Associate C
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 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 and Certifications Required:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
This vacancy will be filled at one of the following levels, depending on qualifications:
Engineering Associate A: $27.16 - $32.87
Engineering Associate B: $28.85 - $36.06
Engineering Associate C: $31.81 - $39.76
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Watershed Protection Department is seeking an Engineering Associate A, B, or C to assist with project design and coordination in the Project Design and Delivery Division. The successful candidate will work with an engineering team to assist with design plan development, survey, construction inspection, and project coordination. Work will include use of AutoCAD and Civil3D, ESRI ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, and other design software. Applicants should have experience with various types of drainage infrastructure, such as stormwater ponds, stormdrain pipes, and open channel drainage systems. Ideal candidates are those that thrive in collaborative work environments.
RETENTION INCENTIVE BONUS :
This position may be eligible to participate in the Watershed Protection Department Employee Retention Incentive Plan intended to compensate regular full-time employees in field operations and engineering-specific titles. You may receive a bonus of up to $5000! The payment schedule is:
- $1250 after 90 days of employment
- $1250 after 180 days of continuous employment
- $1250 after one (1) year of continuous employment
- $1250 after two (2) years of continuous employment
BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more. Please read about the City of Austin's benefits: | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
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.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION :
(Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
- Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
- A resume and cover letter are required. They do not substitute for a complete employment application.
- A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. "See Resume" is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
- Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
Salary ranges are in the Notes To Applicants Section
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 12/15/2023
Type of Posting External
Department Watershed Protection
Regular/Temporary Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable
Category Professional
Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with various types of drainage infrastructure design: pipes, stormwater ponds, and open channels.
- Experience in design plan development using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
- Experience in conducting field surveys for topography, utilities, and other surface features using Trimble and/or Leica survey instruments.
- Experience in researching utility as-built drawings and other infrastructure.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
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.
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.
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 Engineer Associate A 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. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
- Yes
- No
* Which level best matches your educational and work experience:
- 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.
- 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
- 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 capacit
* Please describe experience do you have with drainage infrastructure such as pipes, stormwater ponds, and open channels?
(Open Ended Question)
* What experience do you have in developing construction plans with AutoCAD / Civil 3D?
(Open Ended Question)
* What experience do you have performing survey for topography, checking design elevations, and/or locating trees and utilities?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe what experience you have with reading engineering drawings to determine the location and dimensions of utilities and other infrastructure?
(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 job opportunity by a Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents