Salary: $79,373.00 - $142,085.00 Annually
Location : Headquarters: 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 N., San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Engineering and Construction
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grade 21: Salary Starts at $79,373.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Engineer is responsible for developing, planning, and designing, and commissioning construction projects. Participates in project identification, project integration, cost estimating, and design and review of plans, specifications, and construction inspection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies projects; develops project scopes; manages the planning, design, construction, implementation of projects, and directs project execution and schedules for projects.
• Prepares, seals, and certifies plans and specifications; prepares and/or reviews construction documents, cost estimates, plats, easements; performs and/or reviews hydraulic modeling and analysis of existing and future SAWS infrastructure, and other submittals by engineering consultants and internal staff for completeness and correctness. May include large scale and long term projects.
• Prepares request for proposals; evaluates interest statement submittals; and ensures effective implementation of professional services contracts.
• Manages project, schedule, and quality performance of the team.
• Negotiates contracts, settlements, and issues with SAWS contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Manages construction projects by inspecting the progress and quality of the construction work and budget status; reviews drawings, submittal and analytical test reports; assures conformance to the contract plans, construction and material specifications and SAWS standards; prepares change orders and contract amendments; reviews and approves monthly pay estimates and schedules submitted by the contractor; and prepares and negotiates change orders.
• Leads teams in acquiring necessary project permits; ensures all necessary permits have been submitted to appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Provides engineering support and technical knowledge to other departments within SAWS for special projects including development of regulations, specifications, contracts, and studies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external agencies and public relations including local and regional entities.
• Coordinates the implementation of interagency projects, developing internal and external project or program teams, guidelines, and procedures.
• Applies engineering principles and practices as it relates to design and implementation of wastewater, water, reuse, chilled water, and heating or steam projects.
• Prepares and delivers verbal and written presentations to SAWS staff and management and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• Assigns and reviews work of employees engaged in the full range of engineering and operational project or program development.
• May supervise employees.
• The Project Engineer works under limited supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Four years' progressive experience in engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, or if the license is held in another state, must obtain Texas license within six months of appointment.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from and institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Two years' supervisory experience.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Contact with internal and external customers, consultants, governmental agencies, and contractors.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are in an office and field environment. Operates a company vehicle on an occasional to frequent basis.
Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits:
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher level of education in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency?

• Yes
• No

02

Identify your degree type, and major.
03

How many years of progressive experience do you have in engineering?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• Between 2 years of experience but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years or more of experience

04

Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am licensed in another state. I understand I must be licensed in the State of Texas within six months of my start date.

05

If you are a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in another state, please indicate which state and provide your PE license number.
06

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - A
• I do not have a valid driver's license.
• I have a valid driver's license from another state.

07

Describe your years of experience as a project engineer. If no experience, enter N/A.
08

Describe your experience in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment plants, water pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, production wells, lift stations, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.
09

Describe your supervisory experience. Include the number of employees supervised and the job titles they held. If no experience, enter N/A.
10

Describe your experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. If no experience, enter N/A.
11

Describe your experience prioritizing implementation of capital improvement program (CIP) and operations and maintenance (O&M) water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.
12

Describe your experience in the development of request for qualification (RFQ) documents to procure professional engineering services (planning, design, and construction) for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.
13

Describe your experience negotiating scope, budget, and schedule for design and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.
14

Describe your experience preparing and/or reviewing design deliverables (e.g., preliminary engineering reports, 30% design deliverables, 60% design deliverables, 90% design deliverables, and bid documents) for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.
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