Assistant City Engineer

City of Deltona • Deltona, FL

8d • $71,822 - $112,882

About The Position

Under general supervision of the City Engineer, performs complex professional, analytical work requiring considerable independent judgment in providing office and engineering support in plan review and field engineering support for environmental, water, wastewater, streets and drainage and other utility projects and programs ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; supplemented by 3 to 5 years previous experience and/or training that includes design, construction and permitting experience.
• This position also requires experience with fiscal, operations and personnel responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Highly preferred Florida Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages engineering consultants in the investigation, development, design and construction of municipal projects.
• Reviews and recommends the approval of plans and specifications for streets, drainage, water, sewer, and reuse installation, sidewalks, and other municipal improvements.
• Coordinates implementation of capital improvement projects and ensures projects are on schedule.
• Communicates with the public, contractors, developers, project engineers, and owners to provide information and direction in the coordination of City project design and construction.
• May review development projects to ensure conformance with City regulations; reviews plans; interprets deeds, plats and right-of-ways.
• May prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates of proposed City projects.
• Visits construction sites to determine job progress and specification or code compliance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• a 36-hour work week for better work-life balance
• tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth
• volunteer time off to give back to the community
• employee discount programs
• ongoing recognition initiatives
• the security of the Florida Retirement System (FRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time