Engineer - Entry Level To Chief Professional Engineer

Engineer – Entry Level to Chief Professional Engineer
This position would perform Entry Level to advanced, independent engineering work based on qualifying skill set. Duties may include reviewing permit applications, preparing technical reports of findings, assisting in permit compliance, assisting in engineering analysis, planning and design, management of engineering construction, maintenance, and operations projects, and serving as a project manager.

Additional consideration given for the ability to perform modeling, data collection, statistical analysis, analyze hydrologic, hydraulic, and engineering data for water quality and supply projects, and to use standard engineering methodology for calculating and modeling stormwater runoff, floodplain/floodway analysis, groundwater recharge, and surface water storage. Perform complex engineering analysis, planning, design, construction, and management of engineering for major water quality, water supply, flood improvement, and natural system projects are highly preferred.

Qualifications:

Engineering Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, preferably in civil, environmental, hydraulic, agricultural or water resources., Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in customer service or public service preferred. Required experience multi-tasking and managing several projects simultaneously. Valid drivers’ license.

Engineer I: Requirements of Engineering Specialist PLUS: Engineering Intern (E.I.) certification required. Preferred certifications and licenses include: Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), licensed water well contractor, Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector, Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

Engineer II: Requirements of Engineer I PLUS: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in customer service or public service, official record research, property legal descriptions (metes and bounds), floodplain management, and boat handling preferred.

Engineer III: Requirements of Engineer II PLUS: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in stormwater permitting, stormwater runoff, floodplain/floodway, retention/detention system design, hydrologic, hydraulic, or other experience directly related to the Office in which the position is assigned. Preferred experience includes customer service or other public service; experience in floodplain management, project management, and/or boating.

Professional Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering field, preferably in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural, water resource, hydrodynamics, hydraulics, drainage, or stormwater engineering. Specified type of engineering degree may be required based on the assigned Office within the District. Florida licensed Professional Engineer required. Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Professional Engineer. A master’s degree in engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience as a Professional Engineer. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in stormwater permitting, stormwater runoff, floodplain/floodway, retention/detention system design, hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or project management. Two (2) years of experience with customer service or other public service. Regulatory experience strongly preferred. The following certifications are preferred: Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification, Certified Floodplain Manager, Certified Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector, Management/Leadership Certification. Valid drivers’ license.

Chief Professional Engineer: Requirements of Professional EngineerPLUS: Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience as a Professional Engineer. A master’s degree in engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience as a Professional Engineer. Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in stormwater permitting, stormwater runoff, floodplain/floodway, retention/detention system design, hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or project management. Six (6) years of experience with customer service or other public service.

Application Process: Complete an online application at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.

The District will determine employment eligibility solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details: This position is advertised until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans Preference/Drug Free/Tobacco Free Workplace

Salary Range: $42,494.40 - $121,097.60.
Pay Grade 110-118; Starting salary commensurate with selected candidate's competencies and qualifications.

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources, we offer:

• Florida retirement system/retirement benefits
• Deferred compensation
• Work-life balance
• 9 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Employee assistance program
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• State adoption benefit program qualified employer