Water Wastewater Engineer

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE : Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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• Lead water and wastewater system design & development projects as assigned. This includes all aspects ranging from system modeling, planning, design, cost estimating and scope development under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
• Provide operational support to the water and wastewater operating staff. Includes monitoring system performance, modifying procedures, providing technical advice or training, investigating system failures, and participating in process improvement opportunities under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
• Provide project management in the construction of complex water and wastewater system projects. This includes scope, resource and budget development, vendor selection and resource procurement, permitting, project coordination, site inspections, and testing under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
• Sign and seal system drawings, specifications and reports.
• Prepare requests for proposal (RFPs), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendation based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy.
• Oversee complex field inspections including testing. Responsible to document and report non‑conformance with design plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with other internal and external stakeholders as required regarding engineering requirements and utility projects.
• Prepare technical, financial or process analysis related reports.
• Prepare written and verbal project status reports to include scheduling and financial performance details.
• Use complex computer simulation software and interpret results.
• Train and mentor others in engineering, project management or other related aspects of the functional area.
• Perform other job‑related work as assigned.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC / ABET) plus a minimum of five (5) years of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below (See Engineering Disciplines and Specialty Areas).

OR

Master of Science degree in Engineering plus at least four (4) years of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below (See Engineering Disciplines and Specialty Areas).

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment.
• Validation of Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
• If candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in another state, candidate must apply for reciprocity to the Florida Board within six months of hire and receive a PE certificate from the Florida Board prior to the end of the probationary period.

The salary range for this position is at minimum $94,452.80 to a midpoint of $ annually. Total compensation is commensurate with education, licenses, certifications, skills and experience.

Sitting: up to 7 hours per day;
Lifting: up to 2 hours per day (max 50 lbs);
Walking: up to 5 hours per day;
Standing: up to 5 hours per day;
Bending: up to 3 hours per day;
Squatting: up to 2 hours per day;
Pulling: up to 1 hour per day;
Stooping: up to 2 hours per day;
Reaching: up to 2 hours per day;
Climbing: up to 1 hour per day;
Balancing: up to 1 hour per day;
Stairs: up to 1 hour per day;
Twisting: up to 1 hour per day;
Ladder: up to 1 hour per day;
Crawling: up to 1 hour per day;
Kneeling: up to 1 hour per day;
Heat/cold: up to 5 hours per day. JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance.

This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure ES A0200 A0101 RS 628 Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre‑hire for FACTA designations; pre‑hire and recurring for CIP designations).

225 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville 32202

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