Engineer III, IV, or PE

St. Johns River Water Management District•Palm Bay, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking two engineers to support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of flood protection and water control infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience in water resources engineering, infrastructure operations, and project management, along with skills in data analysis, telemetry and SCADA systems, technical communication, field coordination, and emergency response. The role combines office work with travel and field work at flood protection structures and other District facilities. Field assignments may take place in adverse or extreme weather and environmental conditions, including remote locations. Work outside normal business days, including weekends and holidays, may be required, particularly during extreme hydrologic conditions. Some overnight travel may be required. Positions may be located in Palatka, Jacksonville, or Palm Bay. The position is offered at the Engineer III, Engineer IV, or Professional Engineer level. Engineer III requires a relevant bachelor's degree and four years of directly related engineering experience. Engineer IV requires a relevant bachelor's degree and six years of directly related engineering experience, or a Florida Professional Engineer license. An advanced degree may substitute for part of the required experience. The Professional Engineer level requires a Florida Professional Engineer license; candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain Florida licensure within one year of employment. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Engineer III: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural, or water resource engineering and four years of engineering experience directly related to the assigned field.
Engineer IV: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural, or water resource engineering and six years of engineering experience directly related to the assigned field, or a State of Florida Professional Engineer license.
Professional Engineer level: State of Florida Professional Engineer license; candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain Florida licensure within one year of employment.
An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Ability to travel and perform field work, including in adverse or extreme weather and environmental conditions and remote locations.
Ability to work outside normal business days, including weekends and holidays, when required, especially during extreme hydrologic conditions.
Ability to undertake overnight travel when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in water resources engineering, infrastructure operations, and project management.
Strong skills in data analysis, telemetry and SCADA systems, technical communication, and coordination of field activities and emergency response.
Advanced Microsoft Excel functions and programming for data organization, analysis, and operational reporting.
Experience using Microsoft Office, GIS, and project management tools to support technical work and project delivery.

Responsibilities

Analyze hydraulic, hydrologic, operational, and telemetry data; establish quality checks and resolve data gaps.
Develop advanced spreadsheets and decision-support tools, and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for public web displays.
Support telemetry and SCADA systems by reviewing data, alarms, and configuration records and coordinating troubleshooting and upgrades with vendors and integrators.
Conduct periodic field activities at flood protection structures, panels, telemetry cabinets, pump stations, gated structures, and levee systems to ensure operational readiness; develop deficiency lists and assist with summary reports.
Review operational and telemetry data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance issues, and prepare analyses and reports.
Operate lift gates, pump stations, overshot gates, and pumping systems as assigned; coordinate water control activities with District staff and partner agencies.
Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, scopes of work, permit applications, and technical reports; direct consultants and contractors; sign and seal documents when licensed and assigned.
Inspect water control structures, levees, and supporting civil, mechanical, electrical, telemetry, control, and backup power systems for condition, reliability, risk, and readiness.
Investigate deficiencies, recommend improvements, and track repairs and corrective actions through completion.
Maintain levee and dam Emergency Action Plans, diesel and alum tank inventories, and annual Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans.
Develop and maintain flood control protocols, guidelines, operating procedures, readiness criteria, inspection and testing plans, system diagrams, and asset records.
Represent the District in technical meetings, brief management on findings and recommendations, and coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on federal flood control project operations and maintenance.
Support storm and high-water operations, including preparation, monitoring, emergency operations, and post-event assessments; recommend timely operational actions.
Coordinate with management, technical and communications staff, agencies, and the public in support of state and local emergency management.
Mentor junior staff and provide technical direction on flood control operations, inspections, reporting, and engineering projects.