Land Development Engineer

Company: VVater
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Land Development Engineer (PE)

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

VVater is a US-based, next-generation water treatment company that aims to provide Water for All Humankind with a cornerstone of sustainability and a promise of a better, healthier tomorrow. Servicing various industries and markets around the world, including Real Estate & Aquatics, Municipal & Wastewater Treatment, Food & Beverage, and Oil & Gas, our focus is on recovering and recycling different waters in a centralized or distributed way. The company also provides recreational quality water for artificial beaches, urban lagoons, wave pools, and surf parks, as well as ultra-pure and potable water for a variety of uses.

Job Description:

Join our dynamic team as a Land Development Engineer and take the lead in transforming conceptual visions into tangible, sustainable developments. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals to contribute to the development and creation of design plans and reports across various project types, such as commercial, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, and industrial. Your role includes conceptual site layout, utility design, roadway design, site grading, soil erosion and sedimentation control, floodplain studies, permitting, entitlement support, and more. We're seeking an individual who shares our commitment to delivering high-quality work and thrives in an engaging, fast-paced work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
Attend client meetings, planning commission meetings, and city council meetings
Review compliance conditions of approval for subdivision improvements and proposed developments, making recommendations to the City Engineer
Manage projects from initiation to completion, acting as a project engineer
Utilize Civil 3D Pipe Networks for stormwater, sanitary, and water mains design on-site development projects
Conduct field assessments of existing infrastructure and oversee construction observations
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling, including stormwater detention and water quality BMP design
Assist with site grading, shop drawing review, and preparation of technical reports such as storm reports and SWPPPs
Aid in permit applications and prioritize project deadlines
Review and approve corrected plans and provide information on subdivision and site development program procedures
Prepare right-of-way descriptions and develop requirements for tract maps and land divisions
Coordinate work with engineers, contractors, architects, property owners, developers, and City staff
Confer with stakeholders on project questions, revisions, and progress
Assist with the issuance of encroachment permits for land development projects
Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Review title reports, background deeds, map information, closure calculations, and conduct research
Research publications and industry information sources
Prepare special engineering studies and reports
Attend various staff and regional technical advisory meetings
Provide technical and professional assistance/support to other City departments and divisions, the Planning Commission, and the City Council as necessary.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year institution
4+ years of experience with a PE license
Strong grasp of local governmental codes and regulations
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and project management software
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
Capability to manage project schedules efficiently
Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Coordinate activities with various City departments and agencies
Conduct technical research, analyze problems, and make sound recommendations
Read, interpret, and apply technical material, laws, rules, regulations, and codes
Administer construction contracts effectively
Understand technical drawings and specifications
Perform precise mathematical and engineering computations
Utilize computer technology in daily activities
Prepare clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports
Interpret and apply City and Department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Meet physical requirements for assigned duties safely
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when required

**As a part of our process to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of all applicants, assessment tests are required as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, should you elect not to participate in completing the assessment tests, your application will not be able to progress to the next stage or be considered during evaluation.

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