What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I position at City of San Antonio, TX?

Salary : $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually

Location : 78205, TX

Job Type : 4C Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00470

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 12 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Grant Funded : No

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Summary

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.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

100 W. Houston Street (City Tower) San Antonio, Texas 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.

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.

Job 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 (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.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of civil engineering principles.

Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to engineering projects.

Knowledge of engineering related computer programs.

Knowledge of engineering mathematics.

Knowledge of budget preparation.

Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.

Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.

Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Ability to plan and program engineering work.

Ability to conduct engineering research and apply results to engineering problems.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain good public relations.

Ability to prepare detailed technical reports.

Ability to interpret legal documents related to engineering.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio :

Note :

Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.

Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.

Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.

No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

Yes - SA Ready to Work Program

Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program

Yes - Both Programs

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

Some High School

High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency

30 completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university

60 completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university

90 completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university

120 completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university

None of the above

Are you a 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 six (6) months of employment?

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment

None of the above

What branch of engineering is your degree?

How many years of experience do you have in engineering?

None

Less than one year

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years

8 years

9 years

10 years

11 years

12 years

13 years

14 years

15 years

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Please describe your latest experience managing personnel, your title, and indicate the number personnel managed and whether it was direct management or multi-level indirect. Also provide your approach and your comfort level in allowing personnel to manage tasks. Provide example and details. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Please describe your experience working in public service, the number of years accomplished, provide organizations with whom you worked, tasks and duration of time in the organization. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Please provide a description of how you have handled multiple design & construction projects from conception to substantial completion, indicate average workload, and how each was prioritized and organized. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Please describe your latest stormwater or similar type design project indicating what was designed, cost of project, project design duration, and whether specifications were developed. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Please describe your latest stormwater or similar type construction project and provide project cost, project duration, problems that arose during construction, project change orders involved in this project, any delays experienced, and any redesigns needed resulting from plan discrepancies or unforeseen issues. Provide example and details. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Please describe your experience designing or evaluating underground stormwater or piping systems. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Please describe your experience designing and / or evaluating pavement projects, your approach to design and types of pavement designed. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Describe your experience in the design or construction of governmental capital projects. If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

Describe a time when you had to manage multiple projects and meet certain deadlines. What was the most difficult part of the situation? How did you deal with it? If you do not have related experience, enter "n / a".

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

I acknowledge

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

I acknowledge.

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