Engineer III - Utilities

Pasco County • Land O' Lakes, FL

3d

About The Position

The Engineer III - Utilities plans, develops, coordinates, and directs major utility system expansion projects in a supervisory capacity. The role may also perform complex and specialized engineering evaluations and studies supporting utility system planning, operations, maintenance, and regulatory requirements. It manages and reviews work performed by technical employees and consulting engineers on utility evaluations, program planning, facility design, and construction management.

Under broad guidance from Utilities management, the Engineer III manages engineering consultants throughout assigned projects, including scope development, design, construction, administration, commissioning, and warranty phases. The position provides engineering support across the Utilities Services Branch, handles technical evaluations and troubleshooting, prepares engineering and contract documents, and coordinates with regulators, County departments, contractors, the public, and citizen groups.

Employees may be required to work before, during, or after emergencies and may temporarily perform duties outside their normal scope, location, or schedule to meet County needs. Pasco County is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Five years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, managing utility process equipment projects, and/or supporting utility operations and maintenance activities.
• Two years of the required experience as a project manager, supervisor, or in related duties.
• Three years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida; applicants without this registration may be considered for a Technical Specialist III position and must be able to obtain Florida PE registration within one year of hire if hired.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
• Knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of modern developments, accepted practices, current literature, and information sources in public utilities engineering, as well as applicable laws and regulatory rules.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of consultants, engineers, contractors, technicians, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to review a wide variety and large volume of utility engineering projects, plans, specifications, contract documents, and regulatory permits from a technical and professional perspective.
• 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.
• Ability to work with the public and regulatory authorities, make presentations, and respond to complaints.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering consultants on assigned projects, including scope development, design, construction, administration, commissioning, and warranty phases.
• Troubleshoot and perform technical evaluations related to plant operations, pipelines, process equipment, structures, and other utility issues.
• Prepare written studies, reports, memoranda, letters, and other materials.
• Represent the Utilities Branch on Contracts and Construction Division matters.
• Provide general engineering support to departments within the Utilities Services Branch.
• Prepare in-house design, construction, and contract documents.
• Perform contract administration and field inspection as required.
• Coordinate with state regulatory agencies and County departments on Utilities projects.
• Evaluate new equipment, materials, and repair procedures for use by Utilities departments.
• Assist the general public and citizen groups as requested.
• Coordinate and conduct project public hearings as required.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and review work by subordinate technical employees and consulting engineers.
• Perform related work as required.
• Work before, during, or after emergencies, potentially performing duties outside the normal position scope, location, or schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior