Graduate Engineer A

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under direct supervision of a Professional Engineer, use engineering knowledge to perform routine engineering projects/assignments requiring limited judgment within the defined methods, procedures, and practices for the application of standards and criteria necessary to fulfill the experience requirement for pursuant of a licensure as a professional engineer.

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.

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of design drawings, diagrams, charts, databases plans and permits under the supervision of a professional engineer. Development of proposals for impacts and performing preliminary and final designs and/or prepares design criteria for assigned projects.
• Assists in the preparation of standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, test procedures as it relates to the standardization and engineering policies and practices. Reviews and provides assistance in the evaluation and recommendation for job safety procedures.
• Coordinates and provides a variety of technical information under the guidance of a professional engineer to customers by contacts with personnel to include inter and intra departmental administrative, engineering and construction personnel, other government agencies, contractors, consultants and the public to exchange information, coordinate work, answer questions and respond to complaints.
• Use computerized software programs, ink or pencil drafting to prepare drawings and maps to provide technical advice and guidance to assigned work or project. Develop, analyze and generate technical reports, correspondence and official documents.
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary, periodic and final estimates of quantities, materials, equipment, labor and facilities for the preparation of budgets, programs, schedules, partial and final contract payments and other purposes for various projects.
• Conduct field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Draft and recommend contract change orders and payments for approval.
• Perform statistical analysis to ensure specifications are within established guidelines.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

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 engineering and design principles applicable to fields.
• Knowledge of mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline
• Knowledge of leadership roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs applicable to position
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyze engineering problems
• Ability to Read and comprehend simple specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
• Ability to Interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written formats to coworkers and public

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of power plant principles.
• Basic understanding of technical writing.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations for regular work.

Notes to Candidate:

This position will support the Sand Hill Energy Center.  This position will be part of the engineering support team within Sand Hill Energy Center providing engineering support, and technical support.  This position will collaborate with Energy Market Operations, run small technical projects and writing scopes of work, and work with Operations to review and report monthly GADs data.

This position is essential to the City of Austin and may require weekends and overnight hours.

Work Location: Sand Hill Energy Center, 1101 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle, TX 78617

Pay Range: Based experience and current City of Austin approved pay rates/ranges.

Days/Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION:
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Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

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This position requires a criminal background investigation and a NERC Clearance.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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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.

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