Process Engineering

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Process Engineering


Posting Title    Graduate Engineer A/B or Engineer A/B/C (Process Engineering)
Job Requisition Number    COA092516
Position Number    106543
Job Type    Full-Time
Division Name    Process Engineering
Minimum Qualifications    
The position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon minimum qualifications:

Graduate Engineer A:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
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:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
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:
Texas: Engineer – In Training Certification.

Engineer A:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
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 four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer

Licenses and Certifications Required:
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.

Engineer B:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus six (6) years of experience in engineering acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
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.

Engineer C:
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 engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
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.

Notes to Applicants    
Process Engineer Overview
Join our highly supportive and technical team as a Wastewater Process Engineer! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we welcome you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to this exciting role. As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in optimizing and maintaining the performance of our wastewater treatment processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of our facilities. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, or immediately contribute your expertise, as you take ownership of process control strategies, technical problem-solving, and troubleshooting. In this meaningful and fulfilling role, you’ll work directly with plant operations staff in the field to protect human health and promote environmental stewardship. You will collaborate with some of the best consultants in the industry on innovative and large-scale treatment projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career and make a difference as part of our team!

1. Regulatory Support
Work with plant Operations staff to create a robust process that reliably meets regulatory requirements.
Evaluate the plant process to identify risks that could cause the plant to violate regulatory standards. Communicate these risks to stakeholders and work with the team to develop a solution.
Support the Regulatory Manager to complete all regulatory reports and ensure their accuracy, provide supporting documentation for all plant compliance issues, support in TCEQ investigations, etc.
2. Operations Support
Produce monthly Process Control Reports to communicate each plant’s performance metrics.
Work in a plant setting with Operations and Laboratory staff on projects to optimize the process for improved plant efficiency, resiliency, electrical usage, and chemical usage.
Monitor chemical contracts, update purchasing specifications, and provide technical support to purchasing.
Make technical presentations to a variety of audiences as part of training for plant staff or plant tours for the public.
3. CIP Support
Provide process-related review for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) to ensure that the projects will improve the function and operation of the facility.
Research innovative technologies and provide process-related recommendations on CIPs and collaborate with selected consultants in the industry.

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:
Graduate Engineer A: $33.49 to $42.71 per hour
Graduate Engineer B: $35.50to $45.27 per hour
Engineer A: $39.49 to $51.34 per hour
Engineer B: $42.26 to $54.94 per hour
Engineer C: $45.22 to $58.78 per hour

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

When completing a City of Austin employment application:
Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

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 and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
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.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range    
Commensurate, please see “Notes to Applicants” section
Hours    
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday, with some flexibility and telework option
Job Close Date    10/16/2024

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Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

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