Graduate Engineer
Description Of Duties/Essential Functions
Performs hydraulic model analysis of the City of Houston water system to support operations, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects development, and water planning efforts.
Evaluates and analyzes water system performance using various data sources, tools, and techniques, including advanced computer models, Business Intelligence (BI), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Conducts engineering analyses, reviews data, and assists in identifying system improvements and regulatory deficiencies.
Prepares and reviews technical studies, planning reports, engineering, calculations, and conceptual utility layouts.
Reviews and provides comments on engineering reports and design submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Supports water demand forecasting and short and long-term planning activities.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across water, wastewater, traffic, street and bridge, stormwater, and interagency projects.
Attends meetings, prepares meeting minutes, maintains project and data logs, and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May require walking on rough surfaces during on-site inspections and investigations.
Minimum Requirements
Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with a satisfactory standing; OR
Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board; OR
Possession of a valid Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act.
Experience Requirements
No experience required.
Licenses Requirements
None
PREFERENCES
Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and water distribution system.
Familiarity with underground public utility infrastructure, hydraulic modeling, GIS, and Power BI.
Ability to work with advanced features of Microsoft Office suite.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, The Department May Administer a Skills Assessment Test.
Safety Impact Position
Yes
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.