Senior Engineer – Utilities Master Planning

About the role

Lead Investments That Secure Our Water Future.
As Senior Engineer – Utilities Master Planning, you will lead strategic planning efforts that help ensure our utility system remains resilient, sustainable, and prepared to meet the needs of a growing community for decades to come.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and provides technical guidance to a medium size engineering function such as an ancillary of a major engineering division;
• Utilize project management skills and expertise to manage consultants in the creation of detailed, comprehensive plans for utilities infrastructure;
• Provides direct input into the planning, coordination, review, updating and improving utilities infrastructure;
• Supports Operations and Maintenance in understanding long-term goals of infrastructure;
• Oversees hydraulic modeling efforts of subordinate staff and consultants;
• Coordinates with the Florida Department of Transportation, U.S. Army Corps, Southwest Florida Water Management, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other agencies for grants, permits and compliance;
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other relevant engineering discipline and Professional engineering license from the State of Florida and eight (8) years of experience in the design and construction of public works projects, to include 3 years supervising professional engineering functions;
• Additional Qualifications: Professional engineering license from the State of Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire through reciprocity/comity).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, related to water, wastewater, reclaimed water utilities;
• Knowledge of short and long-term planning utilities infrastructure and ability to apply logical implementation plans for asset preservation, replacement and expansion;
• Knowledge of modern developments, current literature and trends in the field of engineering specialization;
• Knowledge of project management software and GIS computer systems;
• Knowledge of design, permitting, and construction of public works and utility projects;
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations in relation to public works and utilities projects regarding environmental, hazardous material and construction safety issues;
• Skills in the use of engineering instruments and equipment;
• Ability to apply computer applications and software;
• Ability to plan and direct the work of professional engineers, contractors, technicians and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;
• Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans, specifications and related documents;
• Ability to address civic, public or private organizations relative to engineering programs and projects;
• Ability to enforce departmental policies;
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.

Skills

• Project Management training (CAPM or equivalent)

Benefits

Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!