Job Overview

Licensed professional engineer assigned as a technical lead, project manager or team leader to provide engineering services for the investigation, evaluation, planning, computer modeling, design, construction, and construction inspection of public infrastructure and systems for projects.

Salary

Min:  $71,593

Mid: $94,868

Max: $129,937

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Professional Engineer with substantial experience in Project Management.  The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing multiple major interconnected projects, the development and control of scopes of work, schedules, and budgets, and the application of risk assessment and resource management. Experience with coordinating utility relocation with outside Utility Agency Owner’s as it relates to utility conflicts.  Well versed in alternate delivery methods for capital projects such as Progressive Design-Build, and Fixed Price Design-Build.  Must be able to build relationships and manage multiple contracts between engineers and contractors and professionally interact with all stakeholders.  The goal is to ensure that projects within the Water Resources Department are delivered to the desirable outcome of our organization. A master’s degree in civil/Environmental Engineering or related field is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Develops goals, objectives, strategies, policies, procedures and budgets for small to medium sized projects. 
• Manages and is responsible for one or more phases of large public infrastructure or development projects.
• Manages the capital improvement program (CIP) projects, including development and procurement, and engineering and construction contracts.
• Independently reviews and approves development activities and conditions with engineers and developers.
• Signs and seals engineering documents.
• Serves as technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in assigned area; remains informed of new techniques, technology, and requirements for the purposes of recommending changes in programs or applications; interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments.
• Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the County; applies expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions; remains informed of new methods and practices impacting the Department and County, and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and makes presentations; represents the County and maintains productive relationships with individuals and related organizations.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Registration in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (active status) in the applicable discipline as required by the Florida Statutes Chapter 471.

(An applicant who holds a valid license to practice engineering in another state or territory of the United States, must meet current requirements to be licensed in the state of Florida as a professional engineer, and obtain the license within 6 months of employment.)