ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 61000065

State of Florida • Miramar, FL

79d • $49,644 - $60,000

About The Position

The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive some of their most essential services — electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater — in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. In doing so, the FPSC exercises regulatory authority over utilities in one or more of three key areas: rate base/economic regulation; competitive market oversight; and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service. The Division of Engineering is responsible for providing recommendations pertaining to technical issues coming before the Commission. Issues may include evaluation of engineering capital cost estimates and actual utility plant expenditures, establishment of adequate margins of reserve, and analysis of operating and maintenance costs. Additionally, the Division is responsible for cost-effectiveness determinations, taking into consideration the impacts on Florida’s consumers, regulated industries, and the regulatory environment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural sciences or engineering and at least one year of verifiable related experience; OR any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, for a total of five years.
• Must have successfully completed Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Natural Gas Training and obtained certification.
• Candidates must reside in either Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the analysis and evaluation of utilities’ gas distribution systems to ensure that adequate safety measures are taken to protect the public from hazards.
• Assists with the evaluation of gas distribution equipment and apparatus to ensure appropriate design, materials and application.
• Determines if installations comply with state and federal rules.
• Conducts gas safety field inspections requiring extensive vehicle travel, including occasional overnight trips.
• Schedules meetings with utility representatives and prepares travel reimbursement expense forms.
• Complies with PHMSA natural gas safety guidelines.

Benefits

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year.
• State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Tax Beneficial Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees