Project Engineer (Municipal Services)

Performs professional engineering and administrative work in the design of public works and utility facilities; managing and overseeing a variety of maintenance and capital improvements projects, including contract administration; review and comment developers engineering projects; does related work as required. Reports directly to the Assistant City Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of a variety of estimates, designs, and specifications for a variety of capital improvements projects conducted by in-house staff and consultants;
• Provides project management and engineering work on capital improvement projects;
• Reviews and approves site and construction plans, and specification for codes conformance to established departmental standards, policies, and sound engineering principles;
• Reviews and approves pay request/invoices and change orders for construction projects;
• Participates in the preparation of specifications, maps, plans, profiles, field notes, and designs of capital improvement projects;
• Reviews, authorizes, and monitors construction permit compliance by private developers, inspects projects, prepares cost estimates, and initiates for noncompliance;
• Reviews new development and redevelopment projects, engineering and construction plans to assure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures and makes recommendations for necessary revisions;
• Responds to resident, business, and other City customer inquiries;
• Works in conjunction with consulting engineers and other governmental agencies on the coordination of capital projects;
• Assists in the preparation of long-range plans for needed capital improvements;
• Coordinates the activities of City, State and the Federal agencies, private contractors, and others involved with City projects;
• Reviews Municipal and private development projects for compliance with NPDES requirements;
• Assists with all tasks related to NPDES reporting requirements related to City stormwater utility systems;
• Works in conjunction with GIS Analyst on the data maintenance and management of the GIS stormwater utility assets and operations;
• Provides support to stormwater and Streets Divisions.

Qualifications:

• The principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specification, design, construction, and maintenance of stormwater utility projects;
• Modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works and utility projects;
• Land and engineering survey systems, methods, and techniques of engineering drafting;
• The principles, practices, and techniques of computer-aided engineering drafting;
• Federal, State, and local laws governing surface water management;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, and general public;
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Prepare and present technical reports;
• Attend after-hour meetings as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or environmental engineering; AND
• Received a passing score in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, OR 3+ years of experience performing professional work related to stormwater utility projects.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license is required.

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Ability to observe details accurately and identify variances.
• Working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Lift/Carry objects 20 pounds or less.
• Push/Pull objects 20 pounds or less.
• Working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like.
• Working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur.
• Working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Operating motor vehicle.

Essential Employee Designation:

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, employees in this classification will be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work details, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

Post-Offer Background Requirements:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Educational Verification
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen