https://careers.asce.org Latest ASCE Career Connections Jobs Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:13:20 Z https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15124267/consulting-engineer-stormwater-project-design-and-delivery https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15124267/consulting-engineer-stormwater-project-design-and-delivery Austin, Texas, POSITION OVERVIEW : This position will serve as the lead for the program management functions within the  Project Design and Delivery group in the Watershed Protection Department ( WPD ).  The position will provide leadership and direction for the staff responsible for capital program management; asset management planning; and for project coordination with other City departments, external agencies and private entities (e.g. public-public, private-public and mobility coordination partnerships).  This position will serve as a lead deputy for the Managing Engineer that is ultimately responsible for these functions.     An equivalent area of individual responsibility will be for development of a centralized stormwater infrastructure engineering project development function.  This includes responsibility for performing programmatic infrastructure needs assessments, engineering project identification, performing initial project assessments/feasibility determinations, developing conceptual designs and providing project delivery method assignments (field engineering, in-house design or capital projects).  Typical project types include stream restoration, flood risk reduction approaches (hydraulic structures or property acquisitions), storm drain improvements and stormwater control measures (water quality and flood detention ponds). The position will work with the project delivery team managing engineers and supervising engineers to develop an inventory of vetted projects to make assignments to engineering staff for project implementation (feasibility, preliminary engineering, design, construction).  This lead role will be able to assess citywide problems associated with the missions of Watershed Protection (erosion, flooding and water quality) by leveraging systems of record information (311, enterprise GIS , Maximo Work Order Management System, WPD asset management plans, field inspections, floodplain models, stormdrain models, strategic plan risk assessments, etc.). The position will be responsible for oversight of the development and operation of engineering project program controls and tracking systems for identified problems, priority lists and key components of engineering project assignments (scope, schedule and budget).     In addition, the position will lead the in-house project delivery cross-functional team (i.e. In-house Design HUB ), which coordinates in-house and field engineering projects between the project delivery teams.  The position will sponsor the departments IDIQ contracts for open and closed systems.  The position will develop standards of practice for WPD Capital Improvement Program ( CIP ) and in-house project internal technical and QA/QC reviews at the various project life cycle milestones.  The position will also work closely with the WPD Capital Program Consultant on vetting the departments 5-year CIP plan.  The position will work closely with the asset management planning team to develop annual plans for stormwater asset rehabilitation, repair and upgrades.  This will require use of asset management decision support systems that evaluate asset condition, criticality and risk.  The position will serve in a leadership role and provide guidance, mentoring and support for other engineering and process-oriented staff within the department related to project design and delivery.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.  Certified Project Management Professional ( PMP ).  Demonstrated successful experience in leading cross-functional teams of non-direct reporting staff.  Demonstrated successful experience in leading engineering and technical support staff for project delivery of infrastructure projects.  Proficiency in data intensive engineering technology applications such as hydraulic models, GIS , complex spreadsheets analysis, CAD , enterprise databases, business intelligence tools and innovative computer programming.  Demonstrated successful leadership in development of priority start-up initiatives and programs related to infrastructure asset management and project delivery.  Direct experience in the design and construction of stormwater infrastructure maintenance, repair, renewal and upgrade projects. Experience in short- and long-range planning of stormwater infrastructure renewal and upgrade projects for in-house design and capital projects.   Ability to travel to more than one work location MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus eight (8) years engineering experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas   TO APPLY: For additional requirements and information regarding this position and to apply, please visit the City of Austin website:  https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/90221         Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:59:57 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15124234/supervising-engineer-local-flood-risk-reduction https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15124234/supervising-engineer-local-flood-risk-reduction Austin, Texas, POSITION OVERVIEW : This position will be responsible for supervision of a project delivery team of engineers and technical staff within the Watershed Protection Department’s Project Design and Delivery group with a focus on Local Flood Risk Reduction ( LFRR ). The candidate would be responsible for: Leadership and overall team management: Set goals and then guide/mentor the team to execute and deliver. Identify viable projects, make clear work assignments and be accountable of project delivery performance for the portfolio of projects assigned to the team.   Self-perform as required individual design projects to contribute to the team’s output.   Other activities include technical assistance to internal/external customers and responding to more complex citizen drainage problems.   The candidate should have: Direct experience in project planning, sponsorship and/or project management for stormwater infrastructure improvements. Proven experience in leadership and empathy while interacting with field crews and other internal professional staff.  Agility, collaborative skills, self motivated and ability to work well with others in a team environment.  The interpersonal skills needed to interact with citizens when explaining technical matters and describing City levels of service related to drainage infrastructure management.   Strong technical knowledge and experience in applying engineering principles and practices related to stormwater management. Demonstrated skills and experience being a positive change agent in guiding teams through organization realignments in support of department missions and objectives.  The team that this person will lead is primarily responsible for implementation of capital improvement program ( CIP ) and in-house design projects for the purpose of reducing the risk to life, health and property from local flooding.  This is accomplished through asset management practices for existing flood control structures as well as implementation of new flood mitigation strategies.  The team will also contribute to the work of other missions of Watershed Protection such as the localized storm drain system, stream restoration/erosion repair and water quality stormwater controls as determined by the department priorities.     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience in the planning, design and construction of stormwater infrastructure improvement projects. Knowledge and experience with field construction management and techniques involved in stormwater drainage infrastructure. Demonstrated success in providing leadership for a project delivery team. Project Management Professional Certification. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge and experience in water resources engineering hydraulics, hydrology (including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques including two-dimensional modeling) and stormwater asset management. Knowledge of City of Austin Land Development Code. Ability to travel to more than one work location. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE : Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas  TO APPLY: For additional requirements and information regarding this position and to apply, please visit the City of Austin website:  https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/90230 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:02:22 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15117371/supervising-engineer-creek-flood-risk-reduction https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15117371/supervising-engineer-creek-flood-risk-reduction Austin, Texas, POSITION OVERVIEW : This engineer position will be responsible for supervision of a project delivery team of engineers and technical staff within the Watershed Protection Department’s Project Design and Delivery group.  The candidate would be responsible for overall team management, meeting performance goals and objectives; operational and capital improvement budgets; coordination for project planning; design and construction of projects related to stormwater management.  The team is primarily responsible for implementation of capital improvement program ( CIP ) and in-house design projects for the purpose of managing risk to life, health and property from creek flooding.  This is accomplished through asset management practices for existing flood control structures as well as implementation of new flood mitigation strategies.  The team will also contribute to the work of other missions of Watershed Protection such as the localized storm drain system, stream restoration/erosion repair and water quality stormwater controls as determined by the department priorities.   The primary function is to provide responsible leadership for a team in the identification of potential projects, make work assignments and provide accountability of project delivery performance for the portfolio of projects assigned to the team.  This includes conducting feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, developing design plans and providing construction phase oversight.  The supervisory position may also take on individual design projects to contribute to the team’s output.  Other activities for which the supervisor would be responsible include technical assistance to internal/external customers and responding to more complex citizen drainage problems.  The candidate should have strong technical knowledge and experience in applying engineering principles and practices related to stormwater management.  This includes the disciplines of hydraulics, hydrology and other closely related fields in water resources.  The candidate must possess the interpersonal skills needed to interact with citizens when explaining technical matters and describing City levels of service related to drainage infrastructure management.  The candidate must possess successful experience in leadership when interacting with field crews and other internal professional staff.  The ideal candidate will  be collaborative, highly motivated and work well with others in a team environment.  The ideal candidate will have direct experience in project planning, sponsorship and/or project management for stormwater infrastructure improvements.     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge and experience in the planning, design and construction of stormwater infrastructure improvement projects.  Demonstrated success in providing leadership for a project delivery team.  Project Management Professional Certification.  Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  Knowledge and experience in water resources engineering including hydraulics, hydrology, and stormwater asset management.  Knowledge of  City of Austin Land Development Code.  Experience in long-range planning of stormwater management projects.  Ability to travel to more than one work location. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE : Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas  TO APPLY: For additional requirements and information regarding this position and to apply, please visit the City of Austin website:  https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/90228   Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:25:57 -0400