Engineer III

Company

Williamson County Engineer's Office/Road and Bridge Division

Location

3151 SE Inner Loop, Suite B, Georgetown, TX 78626

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

• Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in functional areas such as planning, project development, design, hydraulic analysis and technical reporting.

• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and county laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

• Work requires frequent contact with governmental officials and private entities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Reports directly to the Senior Engineer, County Engineer, or Director of Road and Bridge.

• Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work.

• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications, or special provisions.

• Performs highly advanced and complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.

• Provides oversight of consultants to the County, including contract management.

• Prepares correspondence. Writes reports and creates displays/exhibits.

• Reviews subdivision plats, designs and engineering reports.

• Develops and manages project schedules.

• Works on multiple roadway/drainage projects simultaneously and continuously, including short or long-term projects.

• Assists the Senior Engineer with large to medium-scale roadway, drainage or public work project management.

• Frequently communicates and works effectively with various County staff to include external agencies and the general public.

• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

• Performs other duties as required and/or requested.

• Regular attendance, the physical demands and the environmental factors listed below are also essential functions for this position.

• Understands and follows oral and written instruction.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Must have minimum of four (4) years in roadway planning, design or construction.

• Registered Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• If a registered P.E. in another state, must be able to acquire a Texas P.E. within one year from date of hire.

• Four (4) years’ experience as a registered P.E.

• Must have experience in roadway design, the preparation of specifications and bidding documents and estimating roadway projects.

• Experience with roadway construction inspection and a demonstrated ability to work with government and agency staffs.

• Experience working with various computer applications like timekeeping, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, etc. (e.g. Kronos and MS Office Suite).

• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records.

• Mature, dependable, resourceful and able to work independently and to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Able to work under pressure in a high volume office, produce accurate work and meet established deadlines.

• Able to interact effectively with the general public, co-workers, supervisors, department heads, elected officials and others in a pleasant and professional manner.

• Ability to type and enter data with sufficient speed and accuracy.

• Able to see and hear.

• Able to write and read to a size 10 font.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

• Must obtain a valid TX driver’s license.

• Must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Salary

$2,982.98 - $3,459.02 Biweekly

Contact Information

Apply online here.

Civil Engineering EIT/PE

Company

MWM DesignGroup

Location

305 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78752

Job Description

Great opportunity to join a group of dedicated professionals and have a hand in getting important public projects built throughout the Central Texas Area.

MWM DesignGroup is looking for Civil Engineering EITs and PEs - you’ll get mentoring from experienced engineers in public infrastructure and site development, while also collaborating with other internal disciplines including architects, landscape architects, surveyors, and permit expeditors. If you enjoy working in a team environment and want to expand your horizons - then come join us at MWM DesignGroup!

We offer a variety of project and client types, with a focus on public entities. Recent and ongoing projects include utilities, storm water modeling and infrastructure, roadway, sidewalks/trails, higher education, K-12, parks and recreational, civic, and transit.

A few of the notable projects we’ve worked on include: US 183 Bergstrom Expressway, City of Bee Cave FM 2222 Expansion, City of Bastrop Downtown Streetscape and State Park Trail, CapMetro Downtown Station, UT Austin Player Development Center, UT Austin Applied Research Laboratory, ACC Highland Campus Phases I and II, Texas State University Health Professions Building, Austin ISD New Southwest Elementary School, City of Austin MLK Boulevard Transit Oriented Development Stormwater Improvements, City of Austin Waller Creek Tunnel, Travis County Bee Creek Sports Complex, and Texas Parks & Wildlife Garner State Park.

MWM DesignGroup outcompetes larger companies with an expert and enthusiastic team. Our focus on fun and enjoying our work as well as our industry leading talent further enhance our work environment. We promote and thrive in a culture of helpfulness and mentorship. A career at MWM DesignGroup is a place where your work will make a difference and where we will help you get to that next level of professional accomplishment. We’re not hiring for a butt in the seat, we’re looking for our next team comrade!

Job Requirements

Here’s what we’d like to see on your cover letter and resume:

• 1-5 years of experience in the office or in the field

• Desire to work with others in a team-oriented culture

• Experience with Civil 3D

• Experience with Bentley StormCAD, HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS, or EPA SWMM

• Desire to learn and excel

Salary

Salary

Contact Information

If you want a career with a stable, growing design and surveying firm in Austin, we invite you to send your resume to considerme@mwmdesigngroup.com Please put “Civil EIT/PE” in the subject of your email.

Graduate Engineer A (City of Austin)

Company

City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department

Location

505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas

Job Description

The City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department, seeks a Graduate Engineer with a specialty in water resources or environmental engineering to perform design, analysis, construction oversight and project management of stream restoration and stormwater treatment projects. Of particular interest are candidates with education and experience in stream restoration, bio-engineering and green infrastructure approaches to stormwater treatment.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Typical duties include: Planning and design of stormwater treatment facilities under the supervision of a staff engineer; Performing calculations to determine the anticipated performance of water quality controls and their cost effectiveness; Oversight of engineering consultant task orders for the planning and design of CIP projects; Providing technical assistance to other City departments on matters involving environmental criteria of the land development code.

Job Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using continuous simulation stormwater models such as InfoWorks or SWMM.

• Experience using ArcGIS software.

• Experience or training in the use of design software such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D.

• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-RAS or HEC-HMS.

Salary

$62,296 - $78,956 annually

Contact Information

To apply: For additional requirements and information regarding this position and to apply, please visit the City of Austin website. Job Requisition Number COA078908. https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/70447

Senior Engineer CDBG-DR Project Manager

Company

City of San Marcos, Texas

Location

San Marcos, TX

Job Description

*Position is grant funded for a minimum of 4 years*

Requires experienced engineering project manager to be responsible for the identification, design and construction management of multiple flood and drainage infrastructure projects funded through federal, state and local funds; oversees engineering and construction contracts with compliance and schedule requirements of HUD-DR funds; identifies and leverages other funding sources to complete projects with overall requirements of City HUD-DR program; collaborates with other City departments in the identification, design and construction of projects; prepares documentation and coordinates work to maintain program compliance; performs plan reviews; supervises assigned personnel; and performs other duties relative to area of assignment.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.

• Professional Engineer License issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.

• Seven (7) years progressive responsible experience in engineering/project management required.

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

• Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Microsoft Project and various modeling programs.

Salary

$36.82-$46.03

Contact Information

City of San Marcos, Texas, Human Resources

Civil Project Manager/ Land Development Group Leader

Company

MWM DesignGroup

Location

305 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78752

Job Description

Austin is rapidly changing, and this is a great opportunity for you to have a hand in the design and delivery of its new public spaces. MWM DesignGroup is looking for a Project Manager experienced with public sector projects to lead our Land Development. You’ll have the opportunity for upward mobility, to engage with our local community and to collaborate with other internal project disciplines. If you enjoy working in a team environment with other professionals including architects, engineers, surveyors and permitting expeditors to design high-impact public projects that define our community - then come join us at MWM DesignGroup!

We offer a variety of project and client types, with a focus on public entities such as the University of Texas, Austin Community College, Texas State University, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Travis County, City of Austin, Austin ISD, and many more. Recent and ongoing projects include higher education, K-12, parks and recreational, civic, and transit. A few of the notable projects we’ve worked on include: UT Player Development Center, UT Applied Research Laboratory, ACC Highland Campus Phases I and II, ACC Elgin Campus Phases I and II, Texas State Health Professions Building, Travis County Arkansas Bend Park, Travis County Bee Creek Sports Complex, Garner State Park, Austin ISD New Southwest Elementary School, and CapMetro Downtown Station.

MWM DesignGroup outcompetes larger companies with an expert and enthusiastic team. Our focus on fun and enjoying our work as well as our industry leading talent further enhance our work environment. We promote and thrive in a culture of helpfulness and mentorship. A career at MWM DesignGroup is a place where your work will make a difference and where we will help you get to that next level of professional accomplishment.

http://www.mwmdesigngroup.com/about_us/career_opportunities.html

Job Requirements

Desired Skills:

• 8+ years of experience with land development engineering

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Texas

• Proficiency in land development project management

• Desire to work with others in a team-oriented culture

• Experience with Civil 3D, Bentley StormCAD, HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS, or EPA SWMM

• Experience with city, state, and federal permitting processes

Salary

Salaried

Contact Information

Debbie Warner, Principal + Vice President
debbiew@mwmdesigngroup.com

Engineering Reviewer (Project Manager I)

Company

Texas Water Development Board

Location

Austin, Texas

Job Description

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 32EX- Civil Engineering, 8848- Management, Data Systems Officer, EA- Engineering Aide or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf.

Job Description Summary

Performs routine (journey-level) project management work on water, wastewater, storm water, and other eligible projects funded by the TWDB. Work involves the technical analysis and evaluation of engineering reports, facility plans, construction plans and specifications, schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders and other required project and program documents. Engineering reviewers in the Regional Water Project Development Division (RWPD) of the office of Water Supply and Infrastructure ensures that TWDB-funded projects comply with engineering and construction-related requirements, Board rules, and state and federal regulations and helps to guide political subdivisions and other eligible entities through the various programmatic requirements to help ensure the success of projects. As part of a regional team in RWPD, engineering reviewers play a critical role in helping the TWDB advance its mission and represent the agency at meetings and engagements with stakeholders. May train others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to a Manager of the RWPD Teams and works under guidance of the team’s Senior Engineer.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicant on TWDB requirements according to the different funding programs.

• Assists in developing relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of the funding request and makes recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.

• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.

• Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related financial assistance documents based upon established guidelines providing relevant deficiencies, options and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.

• Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays.

• Performs routine contract management duties for all assigned TWDB contracts, such as review of contract requirements, terms, and conditions; review and approval of payment requests and their eligibility; and monitoring of contract schedules.

• May conduct on site observations to monitors the progress of the construction of water and wastewater treatment systems for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.

• Assists owners with problem resolution.

• Identifies and participates in internal and external job-related contract management trainings.

• Manages various aspects of projects, recommends course of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.

• Provides information and assistance to appropriate TWDB staff and clients.

• Maintains current information in TxWise.

• Remains informed of changes pertinent to laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly apply them to assigned projects.

• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.

• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.

• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.

• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering or related field OR applicants currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree that will be obtained by December 2018.

• Relevant experience and education can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• Engineer in Training certification by the State of Texas.

• One to two years of experience in the project review or engineering review field.

• Previous experience in planning and/or design of water treatment, storage and distribution systems.

• Previous experience in planning and/or design of wastewater treatment plants and collection systems.

• Previous experience in construction related inspection, oversight or monitoring of water and/or wastewater projects.

• Previous experience with water laws, federal and state programs and permitting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to RWPD team; and of the principles and practices of public administration.

• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems.

• Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and rules.

• Knowledge of project engineering development.

• Knowledge of the design process.

• Knowledge of research, test, inspection, and analysis methodologies.

• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.

• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

• Skills in comprehending technical material, implementation planning, identifying problems and causes.

• Skills in the use of logic to assess options.

• Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.

• Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.

• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.

• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.

• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.

• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.

• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to stand/sit/move with no physical limitations or aids to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.

• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.

• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.

• Ability to work days that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make critical decisions.

• Ability to analyze complex information.

• Ability to develop plans to address identified issues.

• Ability to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills.

• Ability to identify project risks.

• Ability to prepare reports.

Remarks

• Copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.

• Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.

Salary

$4,000.00 - $4,200.00/ month* *Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Contact Information

Apply Via Mail/Hand Delivery: Texas Water Development Board
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701, via facsimile (512) 463-7644, via email HR@twdb.texas.gov or via Work in Texas www.workintexas.com
A State of Texas Application for Employment is required for each position in which you are interested. A resume and cover letter may be attached to the application form as supplemental information.
Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Please see complete job description and application instructions at http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/index.asp

Engineer (Environmental Resource Management - Data Analysis)

Company

City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department

Location

505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas

Job Description

This position will require collaboration with teams evaluating water resources on various environmental questions, ranging from chemistry to experimental design to time series analysis. Excellent communication skills and congenial attitude is essential in order to present key ideas, results, and recommendations for different projects to a wide audience. Additionally, this position will require routine hydrologic and statistical modeling and a small degree of programming in R, SAS, SQL, and/or Python.

Essential functions and duties specific to this position:

1. Collaborate with teams evaluating water resources on various environmental questions, ranging from chemistry to experimental design to time series analysis.

2. Develop hydrologic models and analyze and interpret results.

3. Develop statistical model and analyze and interpret results.

4. Discuss key ideas, results, and recommendations for different projects with various staff.

5. Draft scientific reports, memos, and spreadsheets.

6. Develop computer program in R, SAS, SQL and/or Python.

This position will be filled at one of the following levels, depending on qualifications and experience:

All levels require 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:

ENGINEER C: Eight (8) years engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

ENGINEER B: Six (6) years engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

ENGINEER A: Four (4) years engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

ALL LEVELS: Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, or if licensed in another state, must obtain Texas P.E. within 6 months of hire date as a condition of employment.

Job Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of chemistry and environmental processes

Knowledge of hydrologic modeling

Advanced oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of statistics and statistical modeling

Ability to apply creativity in problem solving

Familiarity with computer programs, such as R, SAS, SQL or Python

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Contact Information

The mission of the Watershed Protection Department is to protect lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. To learn more about how our department fulfills our mission, please visit: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/watershed-protection

For additional information regarding this vacancy and TO APPLY, please visit the City of Austin website: https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/70066

Engineering Project Manager - Structural

Company

Aguirre & Fields, LP

Location

Sugar Land, TX

Job Description

Aguirre & Fields, LP is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Project Manager in the Sugar Land area. Aguirre & Fields has offices in Sugar Land, Austin, Fort Worth and Oklahoma specializing in civil, structural and construction engineering & inspection services for transportation and land development projects, including highways, bridges, water and wastewater structures, and individual infrastructure sites. Aguirre & Fields is guided by a core set of character qualities leading to success at work, home and community.

Engineering Project Manager Overview:

Provides project management expertise by working with assigned engineers to oversee all aspects of the project services per the client’s contract.

Responsibilities:

• Manages structural related projects to plan, synchronize and assign work based on individual project timelines and priorities.

• Provides technical advice and or assistance as needed to project staff or across offices as needed.

• Serve as Project Manager or Bridge Task lead on pursuits when necessary and attend interviews if needed.

• Provide structural design support when needed to help the team and balance workload.

• Conduct detailed QA/QC of structural plans and calculations.

• Assists with client relationship management and business development in office location as identified in the business development plan priorities or as directed.

• Supports and maintain the morale, welfare, professional development, training and work-life balance of all assigned staff utilizing the Company’s Character Qualities.

• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, practices, rules.

• Serves as an example of proper conduct per Company Character Qualities.

• Performs the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

• Assumes other duties as directed by Office Discipline Lead.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the assigned engineers to the project and responsible for overseeing their performance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience for civil/transportation projects with an emphasis on bridge

• 2+ years of managing structural engineering projects

• TxDOT pre-certified for the following work categories:

  • 3.4.1 Minor Bridge Layouts

  • 3.5.1 Major Bridge Layouts

  • 5.1.1 Minor Bridge Design

  • 5.2.1 Major Bridge Design

• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

Salary

$110,000

Contact Information

Lisa Olmeda 281-207-2285; lisa.olmeda@aguirre-fields.com

Project Manager

Company

Scheibe Consulting, LLC

Location

Austin, TX

Job Description

Position will include engineering activities focused in water resources engineering, dam engineering, drainage master planning, drainage design, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR services, general civil design, site/land development engineering services, and coastal engineering services. Desired candidate will be driven, detail oriented, with good problem solving skills, and excellent people skills. Experience with CAD (MicroStation, AutoCad), HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, InfoWorks, ARC GIS, and engineering in the Austin area a Plus. Experience managing teams and projects ranging is size from $10k to $1 Million Design Fees.

Please apply by submitting a resume to: escheibe@scheibeconsulting.com

Job Requirements

Water Resources / General Civil Engineering Position. 8+ Years Experience.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Contact Information

Mr. Eric Scheibe, PE, CFM President escheibe@scheibeconsulting.com

EIT / Graduate Engineer

Company

Scheibe Consulting, LLC

Location

Austin, TX

Job Description

Position will include engineering activities focused in water resources engineering, dam engineering, drainage master planning, drainage design, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR services, general civil design, site/land development engineering services. Desired candidate will be driven, detail oriented, with good problem solving skills. Experience with CAD (MicroStation, AutoCad), HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, InfoWorks, ARC GIS, and engineering in the Austin area a Plus.

Please apply by submitting a resume to: escheibe@scheibeconsulting.com

Job Requirements

Water Resources / General Civil Engineering Position. 0-4 Years' Experience

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Contact Information

Mr. Eric Scheibe, PE, CFM
President
Scheibe Consulting, LLC
escheibe@scheibeconsulting.com