Engineering Associate (A-C)

JOB GENERAL STATEMENT: Under general direction 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 pursuant of a licensure as a professional engineer.
This position will be responsible for evaluating the impact of future development on the water and wastewater systems of the City of Kyle.
The individual selected should have a demonstrated knowledge of fluid hydraulics, pumping and treatment processes as they relate to water and wastewater system analysis.
Minimum qualifications should include 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 and or experience in a related field to substitute for education up to four (4) years.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Using GIS and the existing City models (SewerGems and WaterGems) assist in updating, mapping, planning, analyzing and prioritizing water and wastewater-related infrastructure projects.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of design, drawings, diagrams, charts, database 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, and 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 projects.
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 in 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.
Maintains and updates files and systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must exemplify the Team Kyle Core Roles as an Employee by: Knowledge - Knowledgeable in all aspects of job and City operations; maintains high quality of work; follows health and safety guidelines.
Yes-Attitude - Demonstrates superior customer service; treats other employees and citizens with kindness; promotes goodwill; solves conflict with tact.
Leading Edge - Continually looking for areas to improve upon; decisive and adaptive; supports new ideas; a driver for change.
Innovative Employee Accountability -Actively seeks and gives performance feedback in order to determine developmental opportunities; uses feedback as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships; and utilize this knowledge in solution civil engineering problems.
Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, and Structural engineering terminology and techniques.
Knowledge of applicability of established civil engineering principles and methods.
Knowledge of Various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
Knowledge of applicable computer software programs, such as: ArcMap, AutoCAD LT, and MS Office.
Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates.
Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication.
Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, rapidly and accurately.
Ability to read and comprehend simple specifications, plans, maps, and shop drawings.
Ability to interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Engineer Associate A: Graduate with a bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the position.
Engineer Associate B: Graduate with a bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the position; plus two (2) years related experience.
Engineer Associate C: Graduate with a bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the position; plus four (4) years related experience, one (1) year in a lead capacity.
Experience may be substituted for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
EIT Certification preferred, but not required.
Proficiency in SewerGems & WaterGems systems in preferred, but not required.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.
An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in office settings.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry , push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other location using various modes of private and commercial transportations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed.
It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions.
This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision.
The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.