Engineering Associate (Public Works)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

4d•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

Work is performed in the office and construction sites
Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and stooping.
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

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.