Engineer

Toho Water Authority • Kissimmee, FL

218d • $72,665 - $130,216

About The Position

This position performs engineering and project management functions from initial planning and budgeting through design and construction. This is accomplished by overseeing all aspects of engineering projects; managing contractors and consultants; coordinating with other departments and agencies; reviewing construction plans, drawings, and calculations; providing engineering support; preparing budget justifications for capital improvement projects and operating expenses; negotiating design scopes; responding to Requests for Information; evaluating, negotiating, and preparing change orders; closing out projects; visiting sites; creating and using hydraulic models, and interpreting results for use on capital and private development, and preparing agenda items. The Position may also be required to design collection and distribution system projects including water mains, force mains, sanitary sewers, and lift stations. Other duties include reviewing private development master plans, and construction plans; performing office and administrative duties; and communicating with the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• For Engineer I: This is an entry-level position; previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.
• For Engineer II: Minimum of three years relevant experience and Engineer Intern Certificate.
• For Professional Engineer: Minimum of five years relevant experience and Florida Professional Engineer License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Manages capital improvement projects in the pre-design/design phase by coordinating and corresponding with engineers, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors other municipal organizations and other Toho Water Authority departments.
• Develops project budgets; reviews and negotiates proposals and contracts; prepares agenda items; develops and updates project schedules.
• Reviews design reports, plans, drawings, specifications and calculations; researches project requirements; reviews invoices and pay applications; reviews bid documents and addenda.
• Monitors construction inspector; solves construction issues; negotiates change orders; inspects construction sites; and closes out projects.
• Participates in various Consultant and Continuing Services selection committees responsible for acquiring Engineering and Construction services.
• Performs engineering evaluations by creating, updating, and modifying water and wastewater hydraulic models; interpreting hydraulic model results.
• Guides data collection by field staff; evaluates and analyzes data; utilizes specialized software such as GraniteXP, ESRI GIS suite, and Bentley WaterGEMS.
• Evaluates private development master plans, construction plans, hydraulic calculations and evaluates the impact to the existing infrastructure.
• Participates in committees; facilitates with the capital budgeting process; researches project requirements; organizes project requirements with other departments.
• Completes all administrative tasks by answering phone calls and emails; creating standards of procedures; filing and organizing project documents.

Benefits

• Salary range for Professional Engineer: $91,151.00 - $130,216.00
• Salary range for Engineer II: $81,385.00 - $116,264.00
• Salary range for Engineer I: $72,665.00 - $103,807.00

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees