Staff Engineer - Utilities

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc • Bonita Springs, FL

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About The Position

Performs professional engineering work in the Engineering department, including reviewing, designing, and permitting plans and construction for projects. Work is performed under direction with considerable latitude and relies on experience and independent judgment. Technical guidance is sought for unusual or complex problems or issues. The role focuses on water and wastewater utility infrastructure, particularly developer-contributed projects, and involves coordination with departments, agencies, consultants, developers, contractors, and inspection staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.
• Valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Knowledge of regulations and specifications related to planning, development, construction, and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection utilities.
• Knowledge of standard engineering terms and concepts, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and design software.
• Skill in providing quality customer service.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill in using mathematics to solve problems.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, specifications, site plans, blueprints, and shop drawings.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain ordinances, codes, agreements, and related documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and meet with departments, governmental agencies, consultants, developers, and contractors on planning, design, permitting, and construction of water and wastewater projects, with an emphasis on developer-contributed projects.
• Prepare, transmit, and coordinate written and verbal communications regarding plan-review comments with developers, consultants, and contractors.
• Review and design plans and technical specifications for utility infrastructure projects.
• Research, develop, and update procedures, specifications, construction details, developer applications and forms, and approved vendor lists.
• Coordinate project permitting and track project progress.
• Oversee specification conformance during project construction in coordination with inspection staff.
• Respond to public inquiries, provide quality customer service, investigate issues, and resolve problems.
• Communicate effectively in a strong and challenging team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior