Senior Drainage Engineer

Salary: $99,435.70 - $149,153.68 Annually
Location : 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00823
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

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.

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, San Antonio, Texas 78205

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

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible supervising experience.
• Six (6) years of experience in designing/estimating/constructing capital drainage projects.
• Experience using ArcGIS.
• Experience with database software and database management.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).

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 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.

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.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas or a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment?

• I am a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas
• I am a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment
• I am not a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

06

What branch of engineering is your degree?
07

How many years of experience do you have in engineering?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

08

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

09

How many years of experience do you have designing/estimating/constructing capital drainage projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

10

How many years of experience do you have supervising engineering and technical staff?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

11

Are you a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)?

• Yes
• No

12

Select any of the following software programs you have at least four years of experience with:

• HEC-HMS
• Storm Drain Design Program (FlowMaster, Hydraflow Storm Sewer, etc.)
• Detention Design Program (Hydraflow Hydrographs, Pond Pack, etc.)
• 2D Hydraulic Modeling Platform
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• GIS platform
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Other database program(s)
• None of the above

13

Please rate your level of expertise with HEC-RAS:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience

14

Please rate your level of expertise with GIS:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience

15

Please rate your level of expertise performing flood studies:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience

16

Please rate your level of expertise with database software and database management:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience

17

Give an example of a scenario or project in which you were responsible for supervising the development of a capital drainage project. Were there any specific complexities with the project? If so, how did you deal with those? If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
18

Explain your experience leading a team. If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
19

Give an example of a particularly difficult project or task that your team was responsible for. What was the result of the task/project? If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
20

I acknowledge that 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.

• I acknowledge

21

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question