SAWS Employment Opportunities

San Antonio Water System, an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, is a values-based organization that believes in a diverse work force.

Note: Please allow at least 30 minutes to fill out a new profile, as well as add information on education, experience, certifications, and preferences. There also is a questionnaire to submit. Have all your documentation, such as work history and resume, ready to input. Your application will not be considered until you have completed all sections of the profile.

Current Career Opportunities
Position Closes		Job Title
1/25/2009 Apply Online		CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR The Contract Administrator is responsible for administrative oversight of large, complex construction, consultant, professional service or specialized contracts to include proposal development, preparation, solicitation, award recommendation, monitoring, compliance, modification, termination and close out. Functions as an advisor in the selection of consulting services and performs public bid openings for construction projects. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		MANAGER - ENGINEERING LOC: COLLECTIONS AND DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING The Manager - Engineering manages a team of employees as they plan, design, and implement construction projects and/or water supply development programs. The incumbent is responsible for managing the development of solutions to complex design, engineering, and construction challenges. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		WEB DEVELOPER The Web Developer is responsible for facilitating the design and development of Web pages and custom Web-based applications for SAWS Internet, intranet and extranet sites. Maintains and supports existing design content and Web-based applications. Integrates Web user interface standards, usability guidelines, design guidelines, HTML page design and development methods to ensure overall quality of the sites. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Ideal candidate will have exp. using Coldfusion, Java Script and Flash to support enterprise-level applications, including e-commerce and e-mail marketing. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		SENIOR TECHNICAL FIELD INVESTIGATOR (CONSERVATION DEPT) The Senior Technical Field Investigator is responsible for leading a team to evaluate and resolve customer problems related to the water distribution system. Emphasis on Preferred Requirements*** FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		TECHNICAL FIELD INVESTIGATOR (CONSERVATION DEPT) The Technical Field Investigator performs a variety of service functions including, conducting investigations to determine the causes of customer billing problems, performing residential and commercial water audits, and submitting work orders to correct meter problems. Also responsible for conducting and monitoring testing of associated equipment and assets. Emphasis on Preferred Requirements** FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		WATER - WASTE WATER TECHNICIAN II– III RANGE THIS IS A MODIFIED VERSION OF THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTIONS. FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT THE COMPANY WEBSITE CAREER OPPORTUNITY PAGE. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		MANAGER - COMMUNICATIONS EXTERNAL RELATIONS The Manager - Communications is responsible for planning, developing and implementing internal and external communications programs, to create, maintain and support San Antonio Water System’s (SAWS) interests and favorable image with regard to product, quality, service, brand, and community efforts. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN The Control Systems Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), field instrumentation, variable frequency drives, communication network systems, HMI computer work stations and hazardous chemical distribution systems. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		CONTROL SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER The Control Systems Programmer is responsible for control system programming, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control System (DCS) system administration, data base and statistical analysis, operating and monitoring control systems, network design, and installing and maintaining process control system. This includes designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs, applications, and control strategies. Develops, tests, and modifies vendor-supplied application software. Installs, configures, and tests software. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		GRADUATE ENGINEER I The Graduate Engineer I is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, researching, implementing, designing, and the execution of engineering projects. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		PLANNER I LOCATION: GOVERNMENTAL-COSA The Planner I provides administrative and technical support to assigned staff for the development, communication, and maintenance of SAWS programs, projects, and services related to infrastructure planning, land use planning, water quality protection, water conservation, and water supply development. This position may communicate with external customers to collect project data. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		CHLORINATION TECHNICIAN The Chlorination Technician is responsible for maintaining water quality by performing proper flushing and sample testing of water facilities. Transports, operates and maintains chlorination equipment. Adheres to governmental regulations pertaining to the operation of water and wastewater systems. Applies principals, practices relating to chlorination, water chemistry and water sampling procedures. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSPECTOR The Backflow Prevention Inspector is responsible for protecting the potable and non-potable water supply and on site plumbing of customers by inspecting the installation of backflow assemblies, performing cross connection control testing, conducting water use surveys, performing water constituent testing, and dye testing operations. Maintains compliance with the National plumbing code, Texas Administrative Code and the American Water Works Association Rules. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INSPECTOR (P & F SPECIALTY) The Senior Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems. Depending on the position specialty it may also be involved in managing, inspecting and accepting construction work activities within potable and non-potable water production facilities, water well drilling and waste water treatment facilities. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		UTILITY OPERATOR II-DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION The Utility Operator II is responsible for a variety of skilled duties such as pipeline repair and construction, digging holes, stocking, loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning equipment and facilities and the maintenance, repair and inventory of tools in accordance with all safety guidelines. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		PROJECT ENGINEER (LOCATION: MASTER PLANNING DIVISION) 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.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: hydraulic modeling experience for wastewater collections systems FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INSPECTOR The Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Exercises direct supervision in ensuring contractor compliance with approved plans and specifications and construction standards. Represents SAWS in a decision-making capacity when dealing with customers, contractors, consultants, developers, governmental and regulatory agencies. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		GRADUATE ENGINEER II The Graduate Engineer II is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, researching, implementing, designing, and the execution of engineering and construction projects. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		SUPERVISOR - TECHNICAL SUPPORT The Supervisor–Technical Support is responsible for desktop support, system administration, database administration, procurement of computer hardware and software, and help desk; ensuring operation and maintenance of 80+ network servers, 1,300+ client desktop computers/laptops; maximizing system efficiency; planning, organizing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring complex vendor supplied and internally developed system software components FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting in the engineering and management of the wide area and local area network, IP telephony, wireless network, and information security. The incumbent will assist in access to 90+ network servers, IBM Z800 mainframe, 1300+ client PC’s/workstations; maximizing network infrastructure efficiency through performance monitoring, managing resource use, implementation of upgrades, diagnostics and troubleshooting. The Network Systems Engineer works closely with the Senior Network Engineer on major projects as well as day-to-day activities. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		UTILITY OPERATOR II (Location: Dos Rios) The Utility Operator II is responsible for a variety of skilled duties such as pipeline repair and construction, digging holes, stocking, loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning equipment and facilities and the maintenance, repair and inventory of tools in accordance with all safety guidelines. FULL DESC

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