Salary Range: $66,802.00 To $122,894.00 Annually
Job Closes: November 10th, 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, performs hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in support of planning and design efforts, and assists with QA/QC review of models and technical deliverables as needed. Supports the design of parks, trails, and nature-based solutions.
Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Performs engineering design tasks and helps coordinate associated investigations. This may include design calculations, development of detailed hydrologic and hydraulic models, and nature base solutions design.
- Develops and reviews engineering reports, plans, and other engineering assessments.
- Develops and reviews hydrologic and hydraulic models for compliance with professional and FEMA standards.
- Analyzes engineering data, develops effective solutions, and prepares technical reports.
- Develops and reviews spatial data related to water resources using GIS.
- May perform field visits in support of modeling, design, and condition assessments.
- Manages assigned engineering projects to include budget preparation, utilization of resources, project management, and reporting.
- Coordinates, communicates, and documents activities with other departments, project partners, surveyors, and regulatory agencies.
- Works with consultants and coordinates the work of consultants.
- Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
- This position does not directly supervise any employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- An Undergraduate Degree from an ABET-accredited college or university with emphasis in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant discipline and the ability to become certified as an Engineer-in-Training in the State of Texas within two (2) years of employment, may qualify as a Graduate Engineer.
- Undergraduate Degree and registered as an Engineer-in-Training in the State of Texas may qualify as an Engineer in Training; Preferred: Graduate Degree with an emphasis in Civil, or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or Water Resources and two (2) or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience in all phases of engineering including modeling, drafting, surveying, design.
- Undergraduate Degree and registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas with three (3) or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience in all phases of engineering including modeling, drafting, surveying, design, and appropriate continuing education, may qualify as a Professional Engineer; Preferred: Graduate Degree with an emphasis in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or Water Resources or relevant discipline.
- Required Licenses or Certifications
☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of:
- Engineering principles and practices as applied to planning, designing, modeling, and maintenance of various civil or environmental projects.
- Sustainable design practices, to include nature base solutions.
- Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and CADD, HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
Skills and Abilities:
- Critical thinking, independent judgment, and decision-making
- Oral and written communication, including technical writing and report preparation.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)
| Physical Effort Requirements | |||
| Work Environment | Sedentary | Medium | Heavy |
| Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued
Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)
| Work Environment Locations | |||
| Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments: | Seldom or Never | Sometimes | Frequently or Often |
| Office or similar indoor environment | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
| Outdoor environment | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Street environment (near moving traffic) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Construction site | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Confined space | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vehicle | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Warehouse environment | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Other: (Specify: ) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)
| Exposures | |||
| Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures. | Seldom or Never | Sometimes | Frequently or Often |
| Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Communicable diseases | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Moving mechanical parts | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Fumes or airborne particles | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Other: (Specify: ) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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