Graduate Engineer A (Reserved for Career Expo)

Job Description:

Graduate Engineer A (Reserved for Career Expo)

Description

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 or Certifications:

None

Notes to Applicants
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The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s or Master’s / PHD degree; with course work relevant to the Energy or Utility field, has interned in the energy industry, experience writing technical procedures leading projects and has a willingness to learn more about the energy industry.

This position will be placed in one of the following areas of Austin Energy Careers in Engineering opportunities:

1. Market Operations and Resource Planning
2. Power Production
3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure/Complex Metering
4. Transmission & Substation
5. Distribution Design
6. Distributed Energy Resource Integration
7. System Engineering
8. Asset Management
9. Complex Metering Operations
10. Advanced Distribution Management System

Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.
• This position may require a NERC .
• This position may require an ERCOT Digital Certificate.

Work Schedule:

• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Hybrid Work Schedule Available
• All hours worked must be in the State of Texas and meet city policy *( at no time can you work of state)
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

City-Wide Emergency events could designate this position asEssential, in the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

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Pay Range
Entry $33.49 | Mid $42.71 Range for Graduate A Engineer
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hybrid Schedule Available

Job Close Date 04/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with academic/ or internships relevant to the field of Energy, Utilities, or Engineering.
• Experience writing or delivering technical instructions/procedures.

• Experience leading projects, project teams or student organizations.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Graduate Engineer A

Under the 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 the pursuit 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- Supervision 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

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA

• City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Describe your academic internship(s) relevant to the field of Energy, Utilities or Engineering. Include company name, dates of employment, and relevant projects.

• Yes
• No

* Please list your areas of interest for engineering and why? Include any coursework or internships you have had as it relates to power systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list the type of degree you hold and in which field of study?
(Open Ended Question)
* If selected as a top candidate, do you agree to a criminal background investigation?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents