Water/Wastewater Engineer and Utility Designer III

About the position

As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville—you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Gainesville Regional Utilities' Water/Wastewater Department is currently seeking to fill a Utility Engineer position in the Engineering Asset Management and Pipeline Infrastructure group. This position consists of routine professional and technical engineering work coordinating the planning, designing, permitting, and implementing of critical water distribution and wastewater collection pipeline projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review, and approval of engineering plans utilizing AutoCAD, specifications, and permits for water distribution and wastewater collection system projects.
• Managing infrastructure rehabilitation programs, such as lining of gravity sewer mains and manholes, smoke testing, and integrity testing.
• Assisting in the coordination with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors regarding construction, rehabilitation, or repair of water and sewer mains.
• Preparation of detailed cost estimates for budget planning and construction projects.
• Assisting in the inspection of construction work in progress to determine whether proper materials and workmanship are used and in compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assisting in the coordination with City, County, and State agencies regarding planning, design, permitting and construction activities associated with water and wastewater utility relocation within public rights-of-way.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree from an ABET accredited educational institution.
• Six (6) or more years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility for Engineer IV.
• Four (4) years of experience for Engineer III.
• Two (2) years of experience for Engineer II.
• No experience required for Engineer I.
• Valid State of Florida 'Engineering Intern' license may be required for Water/Wastewater.
• Valid Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience with Civil 3D and ArcGIS preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Appropriate co-op time and/or an advanced degree in engineering, business or other relevant courses of study may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• Continuing education required to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit package.
• Making a difference in the community.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Pension plan that works for you, when you stop working.
• Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid leave.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• On-site fitness centers.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site medical staff.
• Wellness program.