Employer
City of North Port
Salary
$81,922.90 - $131,076.64 Annually
Location
North Port, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
201401831
Department
Utilities Department
Opening Date
04/30/2025
General Description Assists the Utilities Engineering Manager by providing basic engineering design, analysis, project management, cost estimates, plan reviews, and investigations in support of field and treatment plant operations and capital improvement projects. Position requires considerable initiative and independent judgement in making technical decisions. Work is performed under the direction of the Utilities Engineering Manager.
Essential Job Functions • Provides supervision, including work assignments, performance evaluations and personnel actions.
• Performs engineering design, analysis, special studies, cost estimates, plan reviews, and investigations in support of field and treatment plant operations.
• Provides project management services, including, project progress, costs, and schedule reports.
• Serves on the Staff Development Review (SDR) Committee and reviews development plans and submits comments on behalf of the Utilities Department. This function is in coordination with the Construction Supervisor.
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains records of work performed and properly enters information, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems.
• Serves on Request for Proposal (RFP) Selection Committees on behalf of the Utilities Department.
• Reviews and interprets infrastructure inventory and condition assessment data from the  department’s computerized management system for use in asset management and the development of the capital improvement project.
• Develops bid and RFP documents and, in conjunction with the Project Manager, administers various contracts.
• Assists in the development and administration of the Division’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinates with other City departments, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Exercises professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practices of engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Performs complex mathematical calculations to confirm engineering designs are in compliance with City’s and other Regulatory Standards and requirements.
• Confers with senior staff on problems of design, construction, or maintenance of Utilities facilities; determines permitting requirements and obtains necessary permits; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, permit applicants, associations, or other governmental agencies.
• Attends pre-construction meeting with applicants/contractors and City inspectors to discuss engineering requirements and compliance.
• Oversees site inspections of proposed work or work in progress to verify project status.
• Applies professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.   Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of principles and practices of environmental and/or civil engineering with emphasizes on operational aspects of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities.
• Knowledge of construction drawings using latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D, including site plans, profiles, cross sections, details, quantities and note sheets preferred.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including engineering rules, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in engineering reports and project estimate preparation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Ability to review calculations and drawing for both Department and developer projects.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for word processing and spreadsheet purposes.
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
• Ability to prepare complex reports and statements.
• Ability to analyze work methods and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, consulting engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies and the public.
• Ability to utilize computer hardware and software effectively.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering or a related field.
• Four (4) years of related work experience.
• ·Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering can be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class E Driver’s License by date of hire.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation or ability to obtain licensure within two (2) years of employment is required.