Design Engineer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Provides management and direction in the design, construction, and maintenance of county infrastructure projects.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Directly supervises the preparation of in-house engineering plans and designs; supervises the drafting and design and right-of-way sections.

• Oversees right-of-way acquisition, acceptance and vacation requests to be made to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Oversees the project management, design and development of construction drawings, specifications and bid documents.

• Reviews and interprets contract documents (i.e., plans and specifications); ensures compliance with regulatory practices and contract documents.

• Interprets ordinances, design standards and design specifications; ensures compliance with county, state, and federal regulations.

• Coordinates applicable permit acquisitions.

• Assists in prioritizing and coordinating construction projects; ensures projects are successfully completed.

• Prepares cost estimates and time schedules for construction projects; coordinates construction schedules; works with departments and agencies to ensure completion within established time frames.

• Oversees the execution of construction engineering and inspection (CEI).

• Reviews work product; makes recommendations for improvement and changes that will increase efficiency.

• Maintains and monitors records; provides reports pertaining to construction projects.

• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the department's operating budget; ensures adherence to established financial goals and objectives.

• Provides expertise for traffic operations and signage requirements including the striping of county roads.

• Attends pre-construction conferences; coordinates with project engineers, consultants, local, federal and state agencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field supplemented by six (6) years of progressively responsible construction management experience in public works related projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with a municipal organization preferred. Supervisory or management experience preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Must be a Florida Professional Engineer or have the ability to acquire licensure as a Florida Professional Engineer within six (6) months of hire. Requires a valid driver license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Requires periodic walking and standing over rough and uneven surfaces, and ascending and descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Requires full range of body motion, to include bending at the waist and full use of lower extremities and back muscles. Requires excellent levels of equilibrium for moving on slippery, wet or erratically moving surfaces. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English and in the various professional languages relevant to civil engineering activities, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Requires ability to read a variety of moderately complex records, reports, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc. Requires the ability to read, interpret and develop policy and procedure. Requires the ability to read, interpret and develop blueprints, plans and specifications. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to make independent judgments; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the application of moderate to long range planning principles and techniques. Requires the application of principles of influence systems and synthesis functions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, use decimals and calculate percentages, to determine weight; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; interpret graphs; perform engineering and statistical calculations; utilize geometric and algebraic principles.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with various professionals, the public and with co-workers. Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with frequent deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.