Consulting Engineer (Planning & Project Development - MEP)

Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This position plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major City programs or projects. This position serves as technical expert in a related area. The posting will remain open until July 13, 2026. Please go the City of Austin job site to apply:

https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/COA_Careers/job/Austin-Energy-Headquarters/Consulting-Engineer---Planning---Project-Development---MEP-_JR104042

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.
• Develops or oversees development of technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of discipline engineering including the methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts, and other related documents.
• Manages and coordinates programs or projects by reviewing and monitoring projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program.
• Plans, research, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects or program areas by applying advanced technical knowledge of engineering discipline.
• Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records. 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.
• Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure requirements and needs are satisfied.
• Reviews plans and provides recommendation changes, solutions, or implementation.
• Monitors projects for regulatory compliance by providing consultation and determinations in matters involving application and interpretation of regulations and policies.
• Manages or leads teams of technical personnel including assigning and monitoring tasks. Provides advanced technical training to staff and field personnel by reviewing business needs, evaluating personnel, creating and applying training documentation, and presenting and analyzing training.
• Develops and monitors budget of projects. Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.
• Provides a high level of engineering and technical advice and direction. Possesses ability to troubleshoot advanced technical problems. Possesses ability to perform advanced engineering design.
• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced professional experience appropriate to the role’s technical and managerial responsibilities. 
• Licensed Engineer specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP). 
• Ability to sign MEP drawings for permitting and regulatory approval of projects.
• LEEP AP w/ specialty and/or WELL AP credential.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (PMI-CAPM), or ability to obtain one of these or other acceptable designation within six (6) months of employment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCad, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage and monitor multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Previous experience in interior design and renovation projects.
• Previous experience with building & site planning, schematic design, design development, contract documents (drawings & specifications), construction administration, and post-construction services.