Water/Wastewater Engineer and Utility Designer III

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

15d

About The Position

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. SUMMARY Independent professional caliber and technical engineering work requiring application of standard engineering principles and procedures. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision receiving instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features; assistance furnished on unusual problems. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its limited supervisory responsibility and lack of policy interpretation, and by its emphasis on independent fully competent application of standard engineering principles to engineering problems having clear and specified objectives, interpretation of data, and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables. Note: The Engineer 3 / Utility Designer 3 classification is the third in a series of four Engineer / Utility Designer Classifications of progressively more demanding job competencies and engineering duties. It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer1 and 2 are inherently included in this position. The inability to acquire and develop the required job competencies for each progressively higher-level Engineer / Utility Designer classification (Engineer / Utility Designer 4) may result in performance management action up to and including employment termination.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and four (4) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility, OR M aster’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and three (3) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility.
Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License required.
Valid State of Florida “Engineering Intern” license may be required for Water/Waste Water, Public Works or special project areas.
Demonstrate proficiency with MicroSoft Office Suite or equivalent and possess a proficient knowledge of software utilized in the engineering discipline as required by the individual department.
Independently perform more complex engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
Exercise judgment in decision making related to selection of engineering alternatives, techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, procedures, and practices applied in planning, location, design, construction, and operation in area of assignment.
Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
May work independently within established deadlines.
Ability to collaborate with engineers / utility designers to perform studies and equipment evaluations.
Perform assignments, which involve design plans, investigations, a process study, specifications, surveys, structures, or equipment with increasingly more complex features and aspects.
Write effective letters, reports, and 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.
Write specifications with input from senior level engineers.
Assist in preparation of and performance of engineering project studies and evaluations.
Prepare reports with limited oversight by senior staff member.
Has contact other engineering personnel within the organization and with customers, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies requiring relationship building skills and persuasiveness.
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.
Apply knowledge of engineering economic analysis, statistics and organizing and data collection methods.
Compare alternatives using appropriate economic analysis.
Make engineering recommendations based on economic analysis.
Assist in collecting engineering data.
Analyze and present data.
Direct the data gathering tasks of Engineers / Utility Designers 1 and 2.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Valid Professional Engineer license preferred
Experience with Civil 3D and ArcGIS preferred

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.
Prepares engineering analyses of some difficulty and prepares specifications, process studies, research investigations, and reports. Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy.
Prepares long and short-range master plan studies.
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Makes minor adaptations and modifications.
Inspects construction work in progress to determine whether proper materials and workmanship are used and compliance with plans and specifications.
Designs, prepares, and reviews plans, specifications, and detailed cost estimates for changes, additions, and deletions to the applicable area of assignment.
Designs and develops equipment with relatively few complex features.
Tests and evaluates materials and/or equipment.
Assists in providing consultative services to management relating to sound environmental practices.
Assists in preparing departmental budget estimates by assembling and preparing data, reports, and cost estimates.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.