Graduate Engineer A (Systems Planning - Wastewater Modeling & Analysis) - 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: Graduate Engineer A

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 Bachelor's 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 Experience: • Experience with wastewater collection system and / or water distribution analysis and modeling.

• Experience with wastewater collection and / or water distribution systems related planning and analysis.

• Strong understanding and comprehension of fluid hydraulics, pumping, and treatment processes as they relate to wastewater system analysis.

• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.

• Experience working with large data sets.

• Experience with GIS.

  Notes to Candidate: Position Overview: This Graduate Engineer A with Wastewater Systems Planning will be responsible for the following duties, functions, and responsibilities: • Wastewater Collection & Decentralized Reclaimed Water System Planning – Hydraulic modeling, alternative analysis, troubleshooting, planning, prioritization of infrastructure projects

• Hydraulic Modeling – Updating, calibrating, and using Wastewater Models for collection system planning and analysis

• GIS Analysis – Use GIS for system analysis and mapping. Integrate AW databases with hydraulic models and prepare and maintain planning databases

• Long Range Plan – Perform Planning Analysis and prepare planning documents for future infrastructure.

• Capacity Planning for Facilities (Wastewater Treatment Plants, Lift Stations, Water and Reclaimed Water Pump Stations & Reservoirs)

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