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Job Description
UTILITIES DIVISION - ENGINEERING MANAGER
PG 27 - EXEMPT
$92,164 - $138,236 ANNUALLY
WORK LOCATION - 1011 JIM KEENE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN
Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,
responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:
The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the
environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the
team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal
well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing
excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other
county divisions.
MAJOR FUNCTION
Professional engineering and management work responsible for overseeing a team of Capital Projects
Managers within the Engineering and Technology Department. This position plays a key leadership
role in the planning, design, permitting, and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed
water infrastructure projects. The Engineering Manager will ensure the effective execution of the
County's Utility Capital Improvement Program, Renewal and Replacement Program, and other
engineering initiatives. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering and Technology.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
• Directly supervises a team of Engineers and Capital Projects Managers, providing leadership,
technical guidance, and performance oversight.
• Manages the execution of capital improvement and renewal/replacement projects, ensuring
compliance with budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with the County's General Engineering Consultant (GEC) and other consultants on
engineering design, permitting, and construction efforts.
• Oversees the preparation of project designs, specifications, permits, plans, schedules, and
construction documents for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects.
• Provides engineering oversight for the development of feasibility studies, hydraulic analyses,
treatment performance evaluations, and alternative assessments.
• Assists in the development and administration of the Capital Improvement Program's annual
budget, project budgets, contracts, and progress reports.
Ensures compliance with applicable county, state, and federal regulations regarding utility
infrastructure projects.
• Works collaboratively with other county divisions, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and
developers to advance utility engineering initiatives.
• Reviews consultant and contractor invoices for accuracy and compliance before authorization
of
payments.
• Oversees the acquisition of easements, right-of-way access, surveys, and related land-use
activities for utility projects.
• Provides technical support, engineering review, and project management expertise to
ensure
high-quality project outcomes.
• Assists with emergency response efforts, as required, during utility-related incidents or
natural
disasters.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Strong understanding of civil and/or environmental engineering principles as applied to
water,
wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure design, permitting, construction, and project
management.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements from agencies such as the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and local Water Management
Districts.
• Ability to interpret and review complex engineering plans, specifications, and technical
reports.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills, with the ability to mentor and
develop
engineering staff.
• Proficiency in preparing and managing engineering budgets, capital improvement plans,
and
contracts.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical
audiences, in both verbal and written forms.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound engineering decisions based on
analysis and evaluation.
• Proficient in engineering software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited
four (4) year college or university in civil or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience, including at least three (3) years in a
supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in utility engineering, design, permitting, and construction management of
water,
wastewater, or reclaimed water systems.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida
registration within six (6) months of employment.
Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to secure a valid Florida driver's license
within
30 days of employment.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be considered at the discretion of the Utilities
Division Director.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency,
employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of
their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.