Project Engineer P.E. or EI

PROJECT ENGINEER P.E.

JOB SUMMARY:

Demonstrates ability to manage multiple scale and multi-discipline projects;
Performs responsible administrative engineering work in planning, permitting, reviewing and coordinating engineering activities with high degree of independent professional judgment.

• Plans, reviews, and coordinates the work of in-house staff and others performing engineering services.
• Coordinates and evaluates engineering and construction work that involves ECUA facilities.
• Exercises supervision over a staff of subordinate, professional, technical, and administrative personnel.
• Directs personnel in engineering and construction activities.
• Plans, coordinates, directs, and implements the work of consulting engineers and contractors. Reviews construction plans and specifications.
• Performs in-house design of water and wastewater projects.
• Reviews ECUA water & wastewater permit applications.
• Administers contracts with consulting engineers, construction and other firms.
• Performs infrastructure condition assessments and recommends rehabilitation methods to be utilized.
• Coordinates design, construction, inspection, and dedication of facilities.
• Studies major engineering problems and renders decisions on the best course of action.
• Prepares periodic and special reports as required.
• Analyzes reviews, modifies, and performs computer modeling of water and sewer piping and pumping systems. Performs checks of modeling results with observed field conditions.
• Attends meetings and makes public addresses.
• All other duties as assigned.

PROJECT ENGINEER (EI)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible to perform engineering design and analysis to support permitting, construction, operation, maintenance activities and rehabilitation associated with civil/structural aspects of water production, distribution, and storage facilities, collection systems, lift stations, as well as wastewater treatment, disposal and water reclamation facilities.

• Prepares civil/structural design drawings, detailed cost estimates, material lists, technical reports, plans and specifications for permitting, construction and renovation of ECUA facilities.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform analyses, prepare engineering and design documents.
• Calculates costs and determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering, and advanced mathematics.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project.
• Reviews ECUA water and wastewater permit applications.
• Participates in selecting and directing engineering consultants when needed to perform certain aspects of projects.
• Participates in team, permitting, construction and other meetings and discussions related to projects.
• Inspects construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Coordinates work with Regional Services and Lift Stations; maintains good working relationships with Region customers, contractors, consulting engineers and county/state agencies.
• May respond to call-out work during non-working hours or emergencies.
• All other duties as assigned.

• PROJECT ENGINEER P.E.:
  Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or sanitary engineering. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible engineering experience in the planning, design, construction, or operation of water or wastewater facilities.
• PROJECT ENGINEER EI:
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, and between 0 and 4 years job-related experience.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Driver's License upon offer of employment.
• Registration as a professional engineer in the state of Florida, or if registered in another state, must obtain registration within one year of appointment.
• Florida engineer intern certification within six (6) months for PROJECT ENGINEER EI.