Utility Engineer

City of Melbourne, FL • Melbourne, FL

70d

About The Position

The incumbent performs skilled professional engineering work managing, coordinating, planning, designing, reviewing, inspecting and implementing assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in water and wastewater utility related engineering.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must possess registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess FEMA and NIMS training certifications required for the position, or ability to obtain certifications within one year.

Responsibilities

• Designs, writes specifications, prepares plans, and calculates costs for various engineering projects.
• Reviews, or coordinates the review of, development plans, specifications and related applications for compliance with applicable engineering codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Conducts or coordinates special engineering studies as assigned.
• Reviews engineering calculations; analyzes materials and data submitted to the City.
• Prepares engineering reports and recommendations for presentation to superiors.
• Coordinates implementation of assigned construction projects; performing project management, monitoring progress, analyzing problems, recognizing solutions, and reviewing recommendations by consultants.
• Provides professional engineering direction and guidance to other staff, developers and consultants.
• Oversees the maintaining and updating of Utilities Technical Specifications and Standards, the department's utility maps, as well as the computer model of the department's water distribution system.
• Inspects, or directs the inspection of, construction projects in progress to determine compliance with plans and specifications.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of consulting engineers and contractors.
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Assists with regulatory work for Water Production and Water Reclamation; assists with Lead and Copper, Mechanical Integrity Testing, and Wellfield and flushing consumptive use permit.
• Performs plan reviews and prepares utility work schedules for outside agency projects which impact the City's existing utilities. Coordinates associated utility relocation work in conjunction with Utilities Operation staff's efforts.
• Attend meetings, work with their consultants, and contractors.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% City paid medical insurance for employee only; coverage available for family.
• Health Insurance opt-out incentive for employees with other medical coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance in the amount of 1 times your annual salary.
• Additional life insurance to include coverage for your spouse and child(ren).
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Retirement Plans (FRS, local plan for Police and Fire personnel).
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree