Engineer (Public Works)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

4d•$89,045 - $122,533

About The Position

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. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has demonstrated success leading professional-level staff and managing multimillion-dollar contracts within a county government agency. They are effective at coordinating across several Public Works-related county departments—such as Engineering, Operations, Technical Services, Transportation, Stormwater Investigation, Stormwater Planning, Fiscal QA/QC- as well as collaborating with cities, special districts, state and federal agencies, and regional partners. This candidate understands county responsibilities related to regulatory compliance, flood risk reduction, infrastructure maintenance, and asset management. They can balance long-range systems planning with operational needs, limited funding, and community priorities. Experience with county stormwater programs is highly desirable. The ideal candidate communicates clearly with technical staff, executive leadership, elected officials, and the public, and demonstrates sound judgment, transparency, and fiscal responsibility in managing public infrastructure and resources.

Requirements

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; AND (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.)
Six years of post-registration experience as a Professional Engineer in the applicable discipline.
Knowledge of the principles and practices for assigned functional area.
Knowledge of large and complex construction project management methods and practices.
Knowledge of computer modeling and computer-aided drafting and mapping software and applications.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and other professional sources of information pertaining to public infrastructure, building and zoning codes, environmental permitting, and real estate.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
Knowledge of County’s comprehensive planning, capital improvement projects, and growth projections.
Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigative techniques and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with county stormwater programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develops goals, objectives, strategies, policies, procedures and budgets for large and complex 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 or subject matter expert 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.
Supervises a staff of Engineers, Engineering Associates, Engineering Technicians, and Engineering Interns; plans, schedules, coordinates the preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects; reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures. Supervision requirement may be waived if the professional possesses a doctorate in engineering and serves as a recognized subject matter expert in a department-related field.
Establishes design and construction budgets and monitors expenditures for budget conformance.
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.
Performs other duties as required.