Senior Engineer

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Senior Engineer

Salary

$99,435.70 - $149,153.68 Annually

Location

78205, TX

Job Type

4C Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00018

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/03/2024

Closing Date

1/1/2025 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for performing professional and supervisory work directing 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 (City Tower), San Antonio, Texas 78205

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• As part of a team will collect and analyze data necessary to identify traffic issues, evaluate and develop solutions seek funding, implement solutions and ensure stakeholder involvement.

• Supervises engineering staff in the development, design, construction, and maintenance of principal public works projects.

• Provides information both verbally and in writing to the City Council or the general public regarding any concerns.

• Advises other City departments on matters related to technical engineering issues.

• Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates submitted by staff; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves design problems.

• Develops policies for the section/division within the framework of any applicable regulations.

• Develops programs to improve the efficiency of the division/section.

• Approves plans and specifications for construction contracts; recommends the letting of contract; ensures that work is performed according to the provisions of the contract.

• Requests and evaluates consultant fee proposals; monitors and approves compensation for professional engineering services.

• Reviews all bid packages prepared by consultants; attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids

• Develops and implements section/division budget.

• Provides legal testimony.

• 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.

• Six (6) years' experience in engineering.

• No substitution for education allowed.

• Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer.

• 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

This position will lead the departments Downtown Team in the delivery of multiple concurrent high-profile street and drainage projects:

• Demonstrated ability as a high performing team leader managing high-profile projects

• Excels at both verbal and written communication and able to present to a wide array of stakeholders that include, but is not limited to, political representatives, corporate board members, individual businesses as well as business coalitions, and City officials

• Skilled negotiator with the experience and expertise needed to manage the schedules, priorities and scope of multiple agencies and utility partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

• Experience in design and construction project management for large scale streets and drainage projects.

• Experience working with or for public agencies and their capital programs.

• Ability to lead teams to achieve Department objectives while taking initiative to grow and develop staff.

• Ability to take technical concepts and effectively communicate those concepts to a non-technical audience.

Applicant Information

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 administrative and management practices.

• Knowledge of budget preparation.

• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.

• 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 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 interpret legal documents related to engineering.

• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports.

• Ability to plan and schedule engineering work on both long and short term goals.

• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

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:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

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 Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) 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.