Salary: $77,799.00 – $139,291.00 Annually
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00195
Department: Engineering and Construction
Opening Date: 09/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/17/2023 11:59 PM Central
Project Engineer (Grade 21): Starting salary is $77,799.00. 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 nationally 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 nationally 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.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. 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
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Do you, at minimum, 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
How many years of experience do you have as an Engineer?
- Less than 4 years of experience
- Between 4 and 5 years of experience
- More than 6 years of experience
03
Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas?
- Yes
- No, but I am licensed in another state. I understand I must obtain a Texas license within six months of start date.
- No
04
If you are a licensed Professional Engineer, please indicate for which state(s) and provide your license number(s).
05
How many years of experience do you have in supervising a team of at least two (2) individuals for the design of water and wastewater utility projects?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years of experience
- Between 2 to 4 years of experience
- More than 4 years of experience
06
Describe your experience in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water pipelines. If no experience, enter N/A.
07
Describe your experience in the implementation of pipeline replacement and rehabilitation projects for water and wastewater. If no experience, enter N/A.
08
Describe your work experience managing and prioritizing concurrent multiple projects to ensure successful completion on time. If no experience, enter N/A.
09
Describe your work experience managing and maintaining critical project schedules. Were you able to meet project deadlines? If work related, when time constraints arose, was the project budget impacted? If no experience, enter N/A.
10
Describe your work experience managing scope creep, budget creep, and sliding schedules. If no experience, enter N/A.
11
Describe your experience in coordinating with governmental agencies, including but not limited to, the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, CPS Energy, TxDOT, TCEQ, SARA, USACE, etc. If no experience, enter N/A.
12
Describe your work experience in preparing construction bid documents and opinions of probable construction costs (cost estimates – Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 as per AACE guidelines) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.
13
Describe your work experience reviewing design documents (e.g., preliminary engineering reports, 30% design phase deliverables, 60% design phase deliverables, 90% design phase deliverables, and bid documents) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.
14
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.
15
Describe your experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. If no experience, enter N/A.
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