Engineer I - Construction Management

The City of San Antonio's mission is to deliver quality City services and commit to achieve San Antonio's vision of prosperity for our diverse, vibrant, and historic community.

Our approximately 12,000 employees are critical in the delivery of quality services to the residents of the City of San Antonio. The commitment our employees demonstrate to their jobs and to the advancement of the City's goals is the key to our success in mission accomplishment.

The City of San Antonio has identified four core values - Teamwork, Professionalism, Integrity, and Innovation - to efficiently and effectively inspire, motivate, lead, develop and empower employees in order to serve the public economically, ethically, equitably, and continuously improve and promote the high performance of government.

To ensure commitment to these values and to further integrate them with our organizational mission and vision, it is imperative that we seek these behaviors in the people we hire.

Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional work supervising the activities of an Engineering section or division. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
City Tower - 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

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Essential Job Functions

• Supervises professional, technical, and other employees in the development, design, construction, and maintenance of principal public works projects.
• Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves design problems.
• Approves plans and specifications for construction contracts.
• Advises other City departments on matters related to technical engineering issues.
• Requests and evaluates consultant fee proposals; monitors and approves compensation for professional engineering services.
• Reviews bid packages prepared by consultants.
• Attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids.
• Assists with budget preparation.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Four (4) years' experience in engineering.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas OR  Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within 6 months of employment.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas driver's License.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in the design & construction of stormwater or drainage projects.
• Experience working with or for public agencies and familiarity with transportation capital programs, permitting processes, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to advance shared transportation, safety, and mobility goals.
• Ability to translate technical engineering and safety concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences, stakeholders, and community members.
• Certified Floodplain Manager certification.

Additional Information

For more information and to submit your application, visit the City of San Antonio's website