Graduate Engineer A or B

Job Description:

Graduate Engineer A or B

Description

Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:


Graduate Engineer A:
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.

Graduate Engineer B:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) Certification in the State of Texas,
OR If certified in another state, must have the ability to obtain Texas EIT certification within six (6) months of employment.
Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW

The graduate engineer will assist the AUS Planning & Design team in the following:
- Preparing and reviewing technical documents, such as design drawings, material lists, cost estimates, project schedules, and construction documents
- Assemble, interpret and apply knowledge of technical code/manuals, such as the AUS Design Standards Manual ( DSM ), FAA Airport Design and Engineering Standards, International Building Code, and more to review, coordinate, and advise on designs of infrastructure projects throughout Planning, Design, and Construction stages or projects or as needed
- Coordinates and/or performs tasks related to the programming phase of the project (planning and preliminary design/concepts): identifies user needs and requirements; confers with all appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback.
SALARY RANGE :
Graduate Engineer A: $33.49 - $42.71
Graduate Engineer B: $35.50 - 45.27

ASSESSMENT

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

DRIVER’S REQUIREMENT

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

• 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 (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

OVERTIME

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

WORK HOURS

Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
Pay Range
See notes to applicants

Hours
Core Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 04/17/2025 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in design and construction at airport and/or large campus facilities
• Experience in regulatory review in accordance with land development standards and/or building code.
• Project experience related to design of civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
  
  

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Graduate Engineer A
Graduate Engineer B
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Graduate Engineer A
Graduate Engineer B
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications of this position are 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. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience in design and construction at an airport and/or large campus facilities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in regulatory review in accordance with land development standards and/or building code.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your project experience related to design of civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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