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.

• 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

• 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;

• 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 were 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