City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Managing Engineer

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Monitors projects for legal compliance by applying engineering principles; contract and purchasing policies; and affected ordinances, codes, and regulations.
6. Markets programs to various customers.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.