Salary: $64,595.70 - $129,933.70 Annually

Location : Vero Beach, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00928

Department: Utilities

Division: General & Engineering

Opening Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

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Indian River County is seeking candidates for our Utilities Engineering Division. We will consider, Associate Engineers (Engineer in Training) with the opportunity for career advancement as you grow with us. Or, if you are an experienced Professional Engineer (Engineer I or Engineer II) who is seeking to grow professionally in a Public Water Utility that values you as an individual, is innovative, and is part of a growing community, we encourage you to apply. Below are the requirements for each engineering level. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Essential Job Duties

Conducts feasibility studies of water/sewer utility projects.
Works with the Capital Projects Manager and other utility department managers to identify needed improvements and maintenance to the County's water, wastewater, and reuse facilities and infrastructure and establishes work schedules and deadlines for projects and work to be completed.
Prepares engineering plans/specifications for utility improvements, reviews both private and County construction plans and specifications; oversees engineering projects; serves as project lead to consultants and/or contractors; provides construction support, including inspection; provides engineering and technical expertise; communicates with internal and external customers, and maintains a variety of engineering records.
Performs duties involved in the oversight, review, and/or preparation of the design of domestic water, sanitary sewer, re-use, and other municipal civil engineering projects in accordance with established standards.
Responsible for establishing work plans and overseeing projects through to completion.
Provides engineering support during the construction phase of projects. Works with project inspectors, consultant engineers, hired contractors, and operations and maintenance staff to resolve issues that arise during the design and construction phase of projects.
Reviews, approves, and/or prepares project plans, specifications, and permits as needed; defines project size, scope, limits, and intent; and reviews related work assigned to engineers.
Communicates and coordinates work with engineers, consultants, property owners, developers, internal staff, other agencies, and the public to exchange information, facilitate work processes, and resolve conflicts.
Attends bid openings, hearings, and other meetings concerning Utilities Department projects; answers questions from contractors, bidders, developers, and the general public.
Makes recommendations to supervisors regarding expenditure of public funds based on knowledge of infrastructure conditions and budget limitations.
Visits construction sites to inspect work progress and compliance with approved plans and specifications. The incumbent keeps the Capital Projects Manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications.
Maintains various files and records related to project status and computations; prepares project descriptions and progress reports as requested.
Performs analysis/evaluations in the planning, construction, and maintenance of the water/wastewater reuse distribution systems and facilities as necessary.
Supervises engineering support staff as assigned.
Establishes effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and stays current with regulations governing or changes affecting the utility assets.

Typical Requirements

Utilities Associate Engineer Requirements

Utilities Engineer I Requirements

Utilities Engineer II Requirements

Supplemental Information

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

ATTESTATION

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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This is a salaried position exempt from overtime pay. Exempt employees are provided four administrative leave days per calendar year in addition to vacation leave, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and a personal day. Please review our benefits handbook at

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners jobs

Associate Engineer, Engineer I, or Engineer II