Senior Engineer

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.

Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop) - 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78204

7:45 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends based on business needs.

• 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.

• 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.

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the design and construction of transportation engineering projects.

• 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.

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.

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