Professional Engineer - Public Works

About the role

This is a highly responsible supervisory-level engineering position. An employee in this class performs difficult and complex engineering design, operation, and construction tasks associated with the planning and design of various civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares difficult and complex design drawings, construction plans, specifications, feasibility studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and bid documents for engineering projects.
• Applies signature and Professional Engineer’s seal to design and construction plans prepared or supervised and assumes the responsibilities as the Engineer of Record for the projects.
• Supervises personnel in the various phases of project development.
• Collaborates with other City departments, divisions, governmental agencies, and private consultant engineers and contractors.
• Coordinates utilities verification and resolves conflicts to meet intended design functions.
• Prepares permit applications to government agencies such as FDOT, SWFWMD, DEP, COE, and Polk County for transportation and stormwater projects.
• Signs, seals, and certifies as-built drawings for designed and permitted projects.
• Supervises and directs engineering design operation and development site plan review operation.
• Evaluates consultants’ qualifications and proposals for projects.
• Evaluates right-of-way or easement needs for projects.
• Reviews and provides comments on transportation and stormwater projects designed by consultants for City projects or projects submitted by FDOT and Polk County.
• Aids the manager in planning Capital Improvement Plan projects, annual budgeting, and maintaining the City’s Engineering Standards Manual for the Engineering Division.
• Prepares estimates to indicate budgetary requirements for operating, maintenance, and construction purposes.
• Plans and recommends training for personnel supervised and conducts performance reviews.
• Performs research, analysis, evaluation, and engineering calculations as needed for subjects and prepares reports and recommendations based on the results of such research.
• Uses computer-aided design software to review design drawings, provide edits, and perform calculations and analysis for engineering projects.
• Uses computer programs to perform calculations and analysis for engineering projects.
• Coordinates outside contractor's personnel and consultant inspection personnel with other City personnel on construction projects managed by the Engineering Division.
• Manages the City’s right-of-way use permitting process. Directs Engineering Technicians in reviewing and approving utility and non-utility right-of-way permit applications.
• Participates in the City of Lakeland Development Review Team and supervises Engineering Technicians in reviewing development plans and/or engineering reports to ensure compliance with Florida Greenbook and City of Lakeland Engineering Manual Standards.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience in related engineering work.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer’s license issued by the State of Florida.