Engineering Associate (Public Works)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

11h•$51,314 - $70,574•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs paraprofessional engineering related work involving the investigation, evaluation, assessment, asset management, planning, writing reports, coordinating work, or inspection of public infrastructure and systems. This position works under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. Project management responsibility involves infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and practices for assigned functional area.
Knowledge of engineering design criteria, standards, and applicable permit requirements.
Knowledge of construction standards, methods, materials, and inspection techniques.
Knowledge of field testing, sampling, and investigative techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of testing and monitoring devices and techniques.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of health and safety standards and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in Engineering or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an Engineering-related field; AND Three years of experience in the investigation, evaluation, assessment, planning, design, or inspection of public infrastructure and systems; OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.

Nice To Haves

Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provides the highest standards of service.
Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establish trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices to the planning, design support, construction, assessment, asset management, and maintenance of multiple municipal projects, or portions of major projects; resolves conflicts and ensures compliance with permits and regulations; prepares and monitors scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely completion of projects
Drafts or revises plans and drawings utilizing computer-aided design tools.
Research and conduct environmental and mapping surveys.
Performs cost analysis and feasibility studies.
Prepares survey reports and legal descriptions.
Assists with preparing contract drafts; evaluates contractor proposals and assists with review of proposals for professional engineering services.
Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and internal and external department personnel to ensure efficient flow of communication and service.
Attends preconstruction meetings and presents specific aspects of proposed and existing engineering assignments.
Other duties as assigned.