Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineer 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, plus four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

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.

Engineer B:
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 six (6) years of experience in engineering acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

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.

Engineer C:
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 eight (8) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

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.

Notes to Applicants
The Transportation Development Services Division provides comprehensive review services to developers, applicants, and their consultants regarding all transportation aspects associated with proposed developments or redevelopments. Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for performing highly complex engineering functions, including all aspects of transportation planning and engineering associated with zoning, subdivision, site plan, planned unit development( PUD ), and any other development or re-developments.
This position will lead a team of engineers and planners in transportation development projects in the City of Austin for reviewing proposed developments' compliance with the city code, ordinances, criteria manuals, established engineering design manuals, and guidelines. In addition to reviewing the code/manual compliance, this position will also review multi-modal transportation impact analysis, active mode analysis, transportation demand management analysis, transit connectivity analysis, access management, and safety analysis associated with many development projects.
This position is also responsible for creating and reviewing policies, plans, and other documents to implement council-approved codes and ordinances that will impact transportation development within the City of Austin. In addition, this position will take a lead role in the implementation of the street impact fee. This position will also have significant interactions with the public, internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials.
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.
Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region's mobility landscape.
Inside TPW : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E
Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!
Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see Linked In Profile"). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Office Location Notes:
Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working/reviewing development applications
• Experience in working/reviewing multimodal transportation impact studies
• Experience in working/reviewing transportation demand management
• Experience using ITE Trip Generation Manual, Synchro, HCM , AutoTurn, AutoCAD, Excel
• Experience with COA's land development code ( LDC ), Transportation Criteria Manual ( TCM ), Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ( ASMP )
• Experience with traffic signal timing, LOS evaluation, TMUTCD , AASHTO or other industry-standard recommended transportation engineering practices and resources
• Experience with the Street Impact Fee assessment
• Experience coordinating multiple activities and projects.
• Proficiency in teamwork and problem-solving skills with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals.
• Ability to provide technical input and strategic direction to multiple work teams by coordinating across TPW divisions, City departments, stakeholders, and partner agencies.
• Experience/comfortability speaking in front of boards/commissions.

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.
Engineer A Engineer B Engineer C
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.
Engineer A Engineer B Engineer C
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.