Engineer I

City of San Antonio•78205, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Engineer I performs professional engineering work involving the design and construction engineering management of principal public works projects. Work is split between on-site construction visits and an office environment. The position exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. It is unclassified, has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and is subject to at-will employment status. The work location is City Tower, 100 W Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Work hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Four years of engineering experience; the posting states no substitution for education is allowed in the Job Requirements section.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas, or licensed as a P.E. in another state with the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six months of employment.
Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles; laws and regulations related to engineering projects; engineering-related computer programs; engineering mathematics; and budget preparation.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment; use a personal computer and associated software; plan and program engineering work; conduct engineering research and apply results; communicate clearly and effectively; establish and maintain good public relations; prepare detailed technical reports; and interpret legal documents related to engineering.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
Knowledge of the City's Five-Year Rolling Infrastructure Management Program (IMP) and Street Maintenance Program.
Strong knowledge of street and drainage engineering design, construction, and maintenance practices.
Knowledge of construction project engineering principles, practices, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of construction materials, specifications, and installation methods.
Knowledge of concrete construction techniques, including sidewalks, drainage structures, and related roadway infrastructure.
Experience with construction management, project coordination, and contract administration.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders, customers, residents, contractors, and project teams effectively.
Experience in public relations, public outreach, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Work with professional, technical, and other employees in the development, design, construction, and maintenance of principal public works projects.
Review design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates; attend review meetings; and identify and solve design problems.
Approve plans and specifications for construction contracts.
Advise other City departments on technical engineering issues.
Request and evaluate consultant fee proposals; monitor and approve compensation for professional engineering services.
Upgrade new installations involving traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic counting.
Review bid packages prepared by consultants.
Attend pre-bid conferences, analyze bid results, and make recommendations on accepting or rejecting bids.
Assist with budget preparation.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.