Engineer I Construction Management: San Antonio

Contractors Lync; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Antonio is hiring an Engineer I for construction management in San Antonio, Texas. The full-time role combines public works engineering with construction review, contractor coordination, and field visits.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages; coordinating with contractors, utilities, City departments, and project stakeholders; and conducting field visits and office work to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• A Texas Professional Engineer license is required, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Four years of engineering experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and manages construction engineering for principal public works projects.
• Reviews plans, specifications, cost estimates, and consultant-prepared bid packages; coordinates with contractors, utilities, and City departments.

Skills

Construction management

Plan review

Public works coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Texas PE license or ability to obtain

Job description

# Engineer I Construction Management: San Antonio**City of San Antonio**City Tower, 100 W Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Start Date09/09/2026Full-TimeThe City of San Antonio is hiring an Engineer I for construction management in San Antonio, Texas. The full-time role combines public works engineering with construction review, contractor coordination, and field visits. The work covers street and drainage projects, design plans, bid packages, schedules, and construction contract administration. The position is part of the local San Antonio construction jobs market.The engineer reviews plans, specifications, cost estimates, and consultant-prepared bid packages. Construction visits and office work are part of the role, which also coordinates with contractors, utilities, City departments, and project stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in engineering, four years of engineering experience, a Texas Professional Engineer license or an approved path to obtain one, and a valid Class C Texas driver's license are required. The role is filed with construction management, while the project focus also connects with public works construction jobs.* Role: Engineer I, Construction Management* Employer: City of San Antonio* Location: City Tower, 100 W Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205* Employment type: Full-Time* Work mode: On-site construction visits and office environment* Salary: Not provided by the employer* Benefits: Not provided by the employer* Application deadline: Not provided by the employerApply For This JobApplicants should have an engineering degree, the required Texas licensure status, a valid Class C Texas driver's license, and documentation of the required engineering experience. The application process uses the employer's official government careers system.## Public Works Engineering WorkThe Engineer I develops, designs, and manages construction engineering for principal public works projects. Daily work includes plan review, specification review, cost-estimate review, and evaluation of consultant-prepared bid packages. The engineer also attends design, construction review, and pre-bid meetings.Construction engineering management continues through project delivery. The role reviews project sequencing, traffic control plans, pavement markings, traffic signals, and critical path method schedules. Time impact analysis, bid results, budget preparation, and contract-plan approval are part of the assigned work.## Contractor And Stakeholder CoordinationThe position coordinates with contractors, utilities, City departments, consultants, and other stakeholders. The engineer addresses technical issues for City departments and reviews consultant fee proposals and professional engineering compensation. Communication with non-technical audiences is a preferred ability.Field and office responsibilities work together on streets and drainage projects. Construction visits provide direct project context, while office work covers records, technical review, schedules, and budget information. Assigned staff may report through the role's project responsibilities.* Review plans, specifications, estimates, and bid packages* Coordinate design, construction, and pre-bid meetings* Review traffic control plans and project sequencing* Analyze bids and assist with project budgets* Coordinate with contractors, utilities, consultants, and City departments## Required Engineering CredentialsThe role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. No education substitution is provided for this requirement. Four years of engineering experience are also required.A Texas Professional Engineer license is required, or an out-of-state license must be paired with the ability to obtain a Texas license within six months of employment. The driver's license requirement is a valid Class C Texas license. Preferred experience includes street and drainage project management, public-agency capital programs, and technical communication with non-technical audiences.## San Antonio City Project EnvironmentThe City of San Antonio identifies an employee workforce of approximately 12,000 people. The employer lists teamwork, professionalism, integrity, and innovation among its core values. Those values frame the role's work with City departments, contractors, consultants, and residents affected by public works projects.The work location is City Tower at 100 W Houston Street in downtown San Antonio. The weekly schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Construction visits add field responsibilities to the office schedule.## Questions About The Role### What Is The Employment Type?The Engineer I, Construction Management position is full-time.### What Education Is Required?A bachelor's degree in engineering from an approved accredited institution is required.### Is A Professional Engineer License Required?Yes. A Texas Professional Engineer license is required, or an out-of-state license must be followed by the ability to obtain a Texas license within six months.### What Salary And Benefits Are Listed?The employer has not provided salary or benefits information for this listing.The employer has not provided an application deadline. The official application record identifies the City of San Antonio position and its required engineering, licensure, driver's license, and experience qualifications.San Antonio public works engineering combines technical review with field coordination. The position's assigned work reaches from bid-package analysis to construction management, schedule review, and project closeout responsibilities as required.