Stormwater Engineer and Utility Designer IV - Public Works

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an advanced, independent professional and technical engineering role requiring knowledge of the latest advancements in the field and the regulatory environment. The position is fully accountable for work product and reports to a designated supervisor, working under general supervision with technical guidance on complex problems and supervisor approval on plan proposals. This role is distinguished by its emphasis on advanced engineering skills, policy development and interpretation, and coordination of small engineering staff on significant projects. It is the fourth in a series of four classifications, with competencies from lower levels inherently included. The position may be underfilled as an Engineer & Utility Designer III.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and six (6) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility, OR Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and five (5) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility.
Expected to keep abreast of the latest Engineering advancements in field.
Continuing education required to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory and other related knowledge.
Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License required.
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.
Proficient knowledge of software utilized in the engineering discipline as required by the individual department.
Perform as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignments.
Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Consult with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
Ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and rules, as approved by higher-level management.
Ability to apply complex and most current industry engineering practices and techniques to challenges typically encountered in the assigned area.
Independently perform most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.
Technical guidance is not normally required except in unusual or highly complex problems.
Managerial approval is typically required on proposed plans for projects.
May have responsibility for a functional/technical area or multiple projects.
May oversee projects involving outside engineering firms.
Consult with management regarding sensitivity to political and strategic issues.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate major engineering projects.
Perform work, which involves engineering practice, which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
Perform assignments that require a broad knowledge in the specialty area and thorough knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.
Possibly assume responsibility for development and implementation of project budgets.
Write effective letters, reports, responses to regulatory agencies with associated documentation and fill out forms.
Speak effectively in one-on-one situations and to diverse groups.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations appropriate to the targeted groups.
Explain engineering studies and evaluations.
Present complex technical material in an understandable manner.
Keep abreast of latest engineering advancements in the field and distribute new information throughout organization to both lower and upper level personnel.
Keep abreast of latest engineering advancements in respective discipline; distribute new information throughout organization to both lower and upper level personnel.
Participate in continuing education opportunities required to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory and other related knowledge.
Has contact with other engineering personnel within the organization and with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other agencies requiring relationship building skills and persuasiveness.
The incumbent may represent the City in external organizations, task forces, and committees as appropriate.
The incumbent receives limited guidance by management in addressing customer requirements that involve negotiating skills and diplomacy.
Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, and representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.
Provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others.
May provide supervision or coordination of work of one or more subordinate engineers, engineering technicians, and other support personnel.
Manage multiple projects or a major project often with unique or controversial issues.
Possibly receive oversight by management.
Customarily assume responsibility for performance management when subordinates are assigned.
May receive minor oversight by a more senior engineer / utility designer that is limited in form to concept review as opposed to task delineation and calculation checking.
Ability to guide and coach engineers / utility designers and other engineering personnel.
Apply knowledge of engineering economic analysis to projects or system components.
Review the economic analysis and engineering recommendations prepared by others.
Determine appropriate data required as well as analyze and present complex data.
Direct the data gathering tasks of Engineer / Utility Designer 1, 2 and 3.
Ability to perform involved mathematical and engineering computations.
May work at heights of over 100 feet on open grating or from aerial devices required.
Work may require physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.
Work may require use of personal protection equipment including hearing protection, eye protection, foot protection, hand protection, and head protection.

Nice To Haves

Valid State of Florida “Engineering Intern” license may be required for Water/Waste Water, Public Works or special project areas.
Valid State of Florida Engineer-in-Training certificate may be required.
Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer license may be required depending on assigned area of work.
Proficiency in specialized software may be required.
May include supervisor, leadership and management training.
May Require Assessment(s).

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates major engineering projects.
Performs work involving complex engineering features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
Requires broad knowledge in the specialty area and thorough knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.
May be responsible for development and implementation of project budgets.
Provides guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others.
May provide limited supervision or coordination of work of one or more subordinate engineers/utility designers, engineering technicians, and other support personnel.
Manages multiple projects or a major project often with unique or controversial issues.
May involve performance management responsibilities.
Requires little oversight by a more senior engineer or utility designer, focusing on concept review.
Requires guidance by management in addressing customer requirements.
Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy.
Writes specifications with overall management direction.
Designs, coordinates, evaluates, and supervises projects including planning, specifications, and construction monitoring.
Coordinates engineering projects, studies, and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors.
Assists in documenting and preparing budget estimates.
Assists in formulating operating policies.
Evaluates, selects, and applies the most current and advanced engineering techniques and procedures.
Makes substantial adaptations and modifications.
Devises and develops new approaches to problems encountered.
Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.
Cultivates and maintains effective business relationships with other engineering personnel, customers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives of regulatory agencies.
Prepares and submits applications, operating reports, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies.
Provides consultative services to management relating to sound engineering practices.
Represents organization interests to a variety of outside groups.
Writes effective letters and complex reports.
Develops and makes technical presentations.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
May supervise major areas of engineering activities.
May act in absence of supervisor.
May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy.
May be required to supervise employees for purposes of the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.