Sr Engineer - $1000 Sign - on Incentive

Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of citizens and guests of Orange County, Florida. The Engineering Division manages the Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater/water reclamation, reclaimed water, and solid waste projects, and reviews proposed infrastructure plans to ensure conformance with Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.

About the role

Orange County Utilities Department is seeking highly qualified individuals for the position of Senior Engineer in the following areas:

• Pump Station R&R Program: Manage multiple concurrent Utilities CIP projects focusing on pump station renewal/replacement.
• Development Group: Supervise engineers and technicians in the Development Engineering Division, ensuring consistency in plan review and providing technical assistance for utility infrastructure design.
• Septic to Sewer Program: Manage CIP projects connecting residential parcels to central sewer systems, including cost share and grant agreements from federal, state, or local agencies.

Responsibilities

Senior Engineer - Pump Station R&R Program

• Manage multiple concurrent Utilities CIP projects from planning and land acquisition through design, permitting, bidding, and construction, including coordination with consultants, regulatory agencies, and other County Divisions.
• Review project reports, engineering plans, construction specifications, and contract documents for conformance to Orange County Utilities Standards.
• Manage comprehensive inspection records of Utilities assets and prioritize future renewal/replacement projects.
• Oversee CIP program budgets, project expenses, and project schedules to meet program milestones.
• Conduct public meetings, make project presentations, and respond to questions from residents, Utilities Operating Divisions, and other County Departments.
• Assist in the coordination, creation, and negotiation of contracts and agreements with Engineering Consultants, vendors, and developers.
• Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of the CIP master details, standards, and specifications.
• Respond to requests and coordinate with Field Services, Procurement, Real Estate Management, and other County Departments.
• Supervise staff, including providing leadership, guidance, training, and delegation of work.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Senior Engineer - Development Group

• Supervise engineers and technicians in the Development Engineering Division, including providing leadership, guidance, training, and delegation of work.
• Ensure consistency in the plan review process; develop and modify policies and procedures as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to engineers designing water, reclaimed water, and wastewater utility plans for all types of developments.
• Perform final review and approval for hydraulic analysis of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water master utility infrastructure plans for large developments.
• Conduct meetings with developers and engineers, performing analysis and decision-making related to site-specific issues.
• Write and negotiate development agreements and perform project management for associated utility infrastructure.

Senior Engineer - Septic to Sewer Program

• Manage multiple concurrent Utilities CIP projects from planning and land acquisition through design, permitting, bidding, and construction, focusing on connecting residential parcels to central sewer systems.
• Manage multiple cost share and grant agreements from federal, state, or local agencies, including applications, compliance documentation, and reimbursement requests.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with cost share/grant managers.
• Review project reports, engineering plans, construction specifications, and contract documents for conformance to Orange County Utilities Standards.
• Manage CIP program budgets, project expenses, and project schedules to meet program milestones.
• Conduct public meetings, make project presentations, and respond to questions from residents, Utilities Operating Divisions, and other County Departments.
• Assist in the coordination, creation, and negotiation of contracts and agreements with Engineering Consultants, vendors, and developers.
• Respond to requests and coordinate with Field Services, Procurement, Real Estate Management, and other County Departments.
• Supervise staff, including providing leadership, guidance, training, and delegation of work.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Six (6) years of utilities engineering-related experience, including municipal capital improvements project experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in a U.S. state; must obtain Florida licensure within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background investigation.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Water and wastewater transmission systems hydraulic modeling experience.
• County government development review project experience, including large-scale utilities work and familiarity with document management systems, Microsoft Office, ESRI, and other database systems.
• Experience as a Project Engineer and/or Project Manager in the design of water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure rehabilitation.
• Public outreach experience and knowledge in the management of grants.
• Time and people management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and ESRI.
• Excellent self-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with the Orange County Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.

Pay

Pay Grade: 023 - From $45.57 to $59.24 per hour (FLSA Exempt). Placement based on education and experience. This position may be eligible for a sign-on incentive.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days of paid time off per year, plus longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and additional life insurance options.
• Free basic life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program for all family members (effective day one).
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program with free one-on-one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, and personal life balance.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietitian and nurse services.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Service time to forgive student loans.