Managing Engineer - Austin Water

Job Description:

Managing Engineer - Austin Water

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ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:
For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up-we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.

Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Job Description:

Managing Engineer

Purpose:

Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for planning, directing, and controlling resources required for the engineering, construction, and maintenance of major existing and future engineering projects. This position is responsible for managing a division(s) within a department and personnel who are performing engineering functions.

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.

• Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to engineering project/program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Approves construction plans.
  
• Manages contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports. 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. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations. Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits. Is the interdivisional liaison for coordinating the various phases of designing, planning, and preparation of project details.
  
• Interacts with internal and external customers to determine business needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
  
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances by applying advance technical and managerial knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.
  
• Monitors projects for legal compliance by applying engineering principles; contract and purchasing policies; and affected ordinances, codes, and regulations.
  
• Markets programs to various customers.
  
• Develops and monitors budgets for multiple CIP projects, programs, and/or divisions. Is responsible for projects by developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning. Develops long- and short-term planning/strategies. Coordinates, monitors, and manages grants.
  
• Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, Boards, Commissions, etc. in managing programs/projects. Solicits and assesses third-party needs and requests by reviewing and providing solutions.
  
• Develops and conducts training by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs. Provides technical advice and direction for assigned division, project, or program personnel. Develops design criteria and develops and monitors performance criteria.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
  

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 management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.
  
• 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 and/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.
  
• 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 the 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.
  
• Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations.
  
• Skill in developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously within approved budgets.
  
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering and technical data related to assigned responsibilities.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers.
  
• 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.
  

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, plus eight (8) years of experience in engineering, including six (6) years of experience which were acquired after licensing as a professional engineer and including four (4) years of experience before or after licensing which were in a supervisory capacity.
  
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for up to one (1) year of experience.
  
• Graduation with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
  

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.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong team and interpersonal skills, including consensus building, negotiation and collaboration
  
• Proven experience successfully supervising and leading engineering teams or multi-faceted teams performing water and wastewater pipeline engineering projects
  
• Experience developing strategic direction for a work team and managing tactical execution successfully
  
• Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design standards, project planning and construction.
  
• Experience with water and wastewater pipeline operational support including condition data collection and analysis, water loss, pipeline inspection, and odor control.
  
• Experience with analysis of data associated with assets for CIP Project needs and prioritization
  
• Experience with analyzing and finding solutions for difficult or complex problems.
  
• Experience working with local, state and federal water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility regulations and industry practices in a large and robust organization
  
• Ability to manage and monitors the Operation and Maintenance Budget (O&M) and Capital Improvement Project Budget
  
• Ability to represent the Division and experience interfacing with a variety of stakeholders through technical writing, verbal communication, and formal presentations
  
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related terminology
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

• Austin Water is a large and complex department of the City of Austin, with over 1,400 employees, and multiple facilities across a wide geographical area. Austin Water provides drinking water and wastewater services to over one million customers in the Austin area and manages over 40,000 acres of preserve land for drinking water quality and endangered species habitat. Austin Water’s is seeking a Division Manager to manage and lead the Pipeline Engineering and Operation Support Division.
  

Pay Range:

• $121,600.00 - $156,300.00/annually
  

Work Location:

• Webberville Service Center, 2600 Webberville Rd, Austin 78702
  
• Glen Bell Service Center, 3907 S. Industrial Dr., Austin 78744
  

Days & Hours:

• Mon - Fri, 7:30am to 4:30pm, with the ability to telework with minimum 2 days in office. Weekend and night hours as needed to meet business needs and emergency activation .
  

Benefits:

• Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information.
  

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  
• Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.
  
• Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment and computer software used.
  
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
  
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
  

Essential:

• This position has been designated as essential for the City of Austin. Essential positions maintain emergency services or provide public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of the community. In the event of a designated emergency, these positions will be called back or retained to assist with operations and recovery.
  

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
  
• Austin Water will review all secondary employment.
  
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.
  

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

• 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.
  
• 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.
  

Important Note to Applicants:

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.

Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

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.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-04-09