Professional Engineer /Civil Engineer

St Johns River Water Management District•Palatka, FL

7d•$77,272 - $100,443•Hybrid

About The Position

The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental agency focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water and protecting/restoring the health of water bodies within its 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. The Bureau of District Projects and Construction is responsible for the design and implementation of projects that align with the District's missions. This role offers work-life balance in a professional culture with competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (Florida) license in civil or water resource/environmental engineering, or the ability to obtain licensure in Florida within one year of employment.
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Proficiency in technical writing and other forms of written and verbal communication and presentation.
Skills in leadership, planning, developing, and implementing scopes of work for complex engineering processes.
Ability to apply analytical problem-solving skills and exercise professional judgment to solve technical problems.
Ability to review work products for adequacy in meeting objectives, application of sound professional judgment, and adherence to District and State standards.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the use of specialized computer engineering applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcPro for civil, or geotechnical engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

Develops workplans, monitors project progress, and assists in project completion.
Prepares detailed designs, including plans and specifications for District projects.
Functions as the engineer of record for complex engineering design projects.
Performs technical reviews of designs prepared by staff and revises them to meet standards and best engineering practices.
May manage activities of design technician and drafting staff.
Reviews and comments on design documents, including plans and specifications, received from external entities and District consulting engineers.
Provides technical engineering information to other agencies and consultants on the design of District projects.
Communicates with District staff and external stakeholders.
Handles general administration and participation in project planning and budgeting.
May perform contract administration duties such as developing scopes of work, evaluating proposals, reviewing shop drawings, and reviewing invoices.
Evaluates the need for project design and related work.
Develops projects in conjunction with other work units according to the project delivery process.