SR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Tampa Port Authority•Tampa, FL

2d•$99,640 - $196,064

About The Position

The position performs licensed professional engineering, and project management, for a wide variety of project types. Performs managerial and administrative duties related to all phases of major construction including engineering, permitting, procurement, and project management in support of Port Tampa Bays 100+ Million annual Capitol Budget. These projects help drive economic growth through job creation and lowering prices of goods to local business and community at large.

Requirements

Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering.
Six or more years of post-registration experience as a Professional Engineer
Must possess a current and valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or capable of obtaining one within thirty days from the date of hire.
Must successfully pass a seaport security background check and compliance for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain license as a drone pilot.
May be required to operate a boat in the Port marine environment.
May be required to be scuba certified to assist in the inspection of the ports marine infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, concept development, procurement, and implementation of construction projects to assist in the port’s development plan.
Oversees complicated and complex + capital projects, including wharfs, berths, cargo yards, buildings, Ship to Shore Cranes and others.
Oversee consultants’ proposals, to ensure they meet project requirements, and hours reflect what would be anticipated for efforts requested.
Prepares, reviews and signs and seals professional engineering reports, documents
Plans and specifications for small and large construction projects.
Provides internal professional engineering recommendations and guidance on the compatibility and design of proposed acquisitions, project planning, estimating and engineering analysis.
Supervises the preparation, revision, updating, and distribution of the department's/agency’s standards on specifications and estimating.
Establishes design and construction budgets and monitor expenditures for budget conformance.
Prepares budgets to include analyzing the budgets for reasonability, needs, and justification.
Conducts pre-bid/preconstruction conferences, public meetings, issues construction notice to proceed and initiates work orders.
Provides mentorship and guidance for junior engineers and technicians
Coordinates with various local, state and federal permitting agencies and regulatory agencies for grants.
Leads permitting efforts for complex projects, with City of Tampa, Hillsbourgh County, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Army Corp of Engineers and others,
Performs other duties as assigned.