City of San Antonio

Engineer I - Construction Management

City of San Antonio$85K — $128K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Four years of professional engineering experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Valid Class 'C' Texas driver's license.
  • No substitution of education for experience is allowed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage design and construction engineering for public works projects.
  • Review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Approve construction plans and specifications for projects.
  • Advise various City departments on engineering issues.
  • Evaluate consultant proposals and oversee compensation approvals.
  • Ensure traffic control and safety plans are effective during construction.
  • Analyze bid results and make recommendations for bid acceptance.

Benefits

  • Subsidized healthcare benefits for employees and retirees.
  • Paid disability benefits and life insurance.
  • Automatic participation in a two-to-one matched pension program.
Full Job Description
Salary: $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Capital Delivery Department
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional engineering work consisting of design and construction engineering management of principal public works projects. Working conditions are split between on-site construction visits and 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
City Tower - 100 W Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

  • Works with professional, technical, and other employees in the development, design, construction engineering management, and maintenance of principal public works projects.
  • Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates; attends design and construction review meetings; directs the day-to-day construction engineering management, identifies and solves construction, constructability; and provides coordination between contractor, utilities, city and stakeholders to solve project 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.
  • Responsible for overseeing construction projects' Traffic Control Plans, project phase and sequencing, traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, for safe access during the work; responsible for the review of the Project Critical Path Method Schedule and managing all impacts associated with project Time Impact Analysis.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in design and construction project management for streets and drainage projects.
  • Experience working with or for public agencies and their capital programs.
  • Ability to take technical concepts and effectively communicate those concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Experience working on a team to achieve common goals.
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.

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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