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San Antonio Water System · 15 hours ago

Project Engineer - Plants & Major Projects

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

San Antonio Water System is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for developing, planning, designing, and commissioning construction projects. The role involves project management, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

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Responsibilities

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

Assigns and reviews work of employees engaged in the full range of engineering and operational project or program development

May supervise employees

Qualification

Licensed Professional EngineerCivil EngineeringCost EstimatingHydraulic ModelingProject ManagementSupervisory ExperienceTechnical KnowledgeSoftware ProficiencyEffective CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

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