Utilities Associate Engineer I, II and Utilities Senior Engineer

Salary: $76,377.60 Annually
Location : Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-022
Department: Utilities / Engineering
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
JOB DESCRIPTION
Utilities Associate Engineer I, II or Utilities Senior Engineer - multiple positions and variable compensations available
Utilities Associate Engineer I - $76,377.60 (starting wage)
Actual salary negotiable based on experience and knowledge.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Engineering Division Manager (EDM), performs a variety of engineering activities including project management, design, preparation and/or review of plans, parcel maps, easements. Project management duties as assigned from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) include on-site coordination with contractors, coordination with design engineers, coordination with in-house staff and other regulatory agencies. Employee is also responsible for assisting in the activities of the Engineering Department in planning, permitting and performing technical engineering services for public utilities construction and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists EDM in implementing specific city objectives for utilities construction and maintenance projects and managing work programs, project plans and specifications reviews.
• Performs hydraulic analysis, engineering calculations and engineering analysis of utilities projects.
• Manages and coordinates utility-related in-house projects, conducts analysis of water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and reclaimed water distribution systems using hydraulic software.
• Assists with coordination of construction and maintenance activities performed by private contractors and other utilities within the public right-of-way including pay applications validation, basic project accounting and funding, change order review and processing requests for information.
• Uses engineering principles to assist in the planning, permitting, design and layout of department projects and facilities.
• Collects and compiles project information as necessary for the continued development of the Utilities Department asset management data base.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Prepares written reports and maintains accurate records for projects for the EDM.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an during a declared or undeclared emergency.
• Participation as a team member.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil or environmental engineering as applied to the development, construction, operation and maintenance of public utilities and engineering projects.
• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems such as ArcGIS and ArcMap.
• Skill in analytical engineering problem solving.
• Skill in the use of a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, GIS or CAD and various other office equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective oral and written communications with the Engineering Division Manager, other employees and general public.
• Ability to operate a personal computer as a tool in analysis and design.
• Ability to use hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWater/InfoSWMM.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:

• Utilities Associate Engineer I- Must possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering with zero to four (0-4) years of engineering design or construction experience in the water or waste water field. Must possess a valid Florida certificate as an Engineering Intern.
• Utilities Associate Engineer II - Must possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering with four plus (4+) years of engineering design or construction experience in the water or waste water field. Must possess a valid Florida certificate as an Engineering Intern.
• Utilities Senior Engineer - Must possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering with four (4+) years' experience of engineering experience; must possess a Professional Engineers (PE) License in the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days via reciprocity from another state.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is generally medium and may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds frequently to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.
• Crawling: Ability to move on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.
• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.
• Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability
* 11 Paid Holidays per year
* Vacation & Sick Time
* Complimentary Health Clinic
* Retirement
* Discounts, Wellness Benefits, and much more!
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering?

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of engineering design or construction experience in the water or waste water field do you have?
03
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within 45 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid Florida certificate as an Engineering Intern?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess a Professional Engineers License in the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days via reciprocity from another state?

• Yes
• No

Required Question