Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus seven (7) years of experience in work related to the job, including four (4) years of experience which were in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Graduation with a graduate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of non-supervisory/management experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Current State of Texas Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within six (6) months.

Notes to Applicants
This position will lead the engineering group to deliver engineering, project and technical support for Austin Energy's owned and operated thermal power plants and its district energy and cooling facilities. Develops and implements business plans and processes for the engineering and support services team to provide for the the safe, efficient and reliable operation the supported facilities.

APPLICATION :
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. 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. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Any gaps in employment must have an explanation and dates of unemployment. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Statements such as "see resume" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov

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.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 7 year criminal history background check.


Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Technical expertise in the field of power generation and energy cooling plants.
• Experience with Project Management processes and schedules.
• Experience wit NERC and CIP regulations.
• Experience working on cross functional teams.
• Experience in budget development and management.
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing strategies and resolving issues.
• Strong leadership and development capabilities with business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to install a culture of safety and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience as a collaborative leader.

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.

Bears responsibility for the provision of engineering, project, and technical support to power and district energy plants following all applicable engineering standards.

Develops or assists in the development of business cases as needed to support process improvement efforts.

Develops appropriate schedules and goals for project or program implementation and monitors schedule performance.

Focuses on cost-effective engineering practices, striving to achieve operational excellence.

Implements or refines processes that improve efficiency, reliability, and customer service and that increase revenue or reduce costs.

Compiles and completes performance reviews that align with AE's business plan and are tied to measurable goals.

Manages budgets and projects to ensure implementation on-schedule and within budget.

Provides advisory services related to other distributed generation or storage facilities and owned but non-operated facilities.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

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 electric utility operations, engineering, and design of power systems and electric generation facilities.
• Knowledge of budget process and related financial reports.
• Skill in logical and practical problem solving.
• Skill in situational analysis, planning, and organization are essential.
• Skill in interpersonal communication, which successfully cover the full range of required interfaces from field personnel to executive management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

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.