Senior Utilities Engineer Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $103,437.00 - $144,812.00 Annually
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 12682-1224
Department: Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt.
Division: Engineering & Contract Mgmt.
Opening Date: 12/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Range: $103,437.00 - $144,812.00
Pay Grade: P52 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SR. ENGINEER
The Sr. Engineer shall act as technical expert/operations support for several large and complex projects for the Utilities Engineering Department. This position will perform highly complex and specialized utility system engineering evaluations and studies necessary to support the Utilities Capital Improvement Plan. Duties will include leading, scoping, coordinating, managing, and reviewing the work of subordinate technical employees and consulting engineers engaged by the Department to perform utility system evaluations, program implementation, utility facility design, construction administration as well as other duties assigned by the Utilities Management staff as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Under broad guidance from the Utilities Engineering Manager, the Sr. Engineer is responsible for managing change in scope negotiations, approval of field changes, assigned projects including scope development, consultant selection, construction administration, commissioning, and warranty phases. Performs troubleshooting and technical evaluations and serves as a resource for the resolution of problems related to plant operations, pipelines, process equipment, structures, and other appropriate issues in the utility engineering field. Performs routine and special assignments including preparation of written studies, reports, memos, letters, etc. Represents the Department on Contracts and Construction Division matters. Responsible for providing general engineering support to all Utilities departments acting as subject matter expert for highly complex utilities projects including treatment facilities, pump stations and other utility facilities projects. Provides expertise to help with internal design, internal plant operations evaluations and process optimization, development of conceptual plant improvements. Interacts and coordinates with state regulatory agencies and County departments as required. Function as the main point person for keeping up with new/proposed regulations and new technologies in the utility industry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of modern developments, accepted practices, current literature, and sources of information in the area of public utilities engineering and applicable laws, regulatory rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of capital projects management.
• Experience with Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Projects.
• Experience with collaborative project delivery methods such as Progressive Design Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
• Ability to plan and direct the work of consultants, engineers, contractors, technicians, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of utility engineering projects and related plans, specifications, contract documents, and regulatory permits in the public utility field.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering reports, regulatory permits, construction plans, specifications and contracts.
• Computer literate in engineering software and Microsoft programs.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, project management or a related field and five (5) years of experience in project management and engineering designs for public Utilities, including three (3) years as a project manager OR a Master's Degree and three (3) years of experience in project management and engineering designs for public Utilities. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project and/or other scheduling programs. Four (4) years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer required.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

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Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
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• None of the above

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Which best describes the years of experience you have in project management and engineering designs for public Utilities?

• Ten or more years of experience
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Which best describes the years of experience you have in engineering as a Professional Engineer?

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• Less than one year of experience
• No experience

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Do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project and/or other scheduling programs?

• No
• Yes

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you registered as a Professional Engineer?

• No
• Yes

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

• Yes
• No

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I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

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• No

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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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