Public Works Project Engineer Lead

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a Professional Engineer to lead design and construction management of principal public works projects. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, approving construction bid packages, and guiding consultants while coordinating with other city departments.

The role requires PE licensure, a Texas driver's license, and at least four years of engineering experience. On-site field visits and office work are required, with supervision of staff and adherence to public works

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Works with 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; 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.
• Upgrades new installations involving traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic counting.
• 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

Civil engineering

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Public relations

Project coordination

Contract administration

Budget preparation

Staff supervision

CAD software

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering software

Job description

City of San Antonio is seeking a Professional Engineer to lead design and construction management of principal public works projects. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, approving construction bid packages, and guiding consultants while coordinating with other city departments.

The role requires PE licensure, a Texas driver's license, and at least four years of engineering experience. On-site field visits and office work are required, with supervision of staff and adherence to public works