Engineer I

Gfoat; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a professional to supervise an Engineering section, overseeing design, construction, and maintenance of principal public works projects. The role requires PE licensure in TX or eligibility to obtain within 6 months, plus strong budget and consultant coordination skills.

The position is office-based with standard business hours, supervising staff and coordinating with other city departments on technical engineering matters.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Engineering supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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

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.

• 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.