Utilities Planning Senior Engineer - R18097

Job Title

Sarasota County Government

Salary: $98,000.00 - $ Annually

Location:

1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard, 34240, Sarasota, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Department:
Public Utilities

Closing Date:
Continuous

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Provide your engineering expertise to support and project management for various water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects to the Utilities Planning and Utilities Operations groups. Take projects from startup through completion, with complex planning, project management, design, research, modeling, construction, maintenance, and operation of large engineering projects, working with County officials, contractors, engineers, citizens, and other internal and external customers. Apply today to join this fast-growing department and see your direct impact on the Sarasota County community!

• Utilize the County's hydraulic modeling software, Bentley's WaterGEMS, & SewerGEMS to improve and develop the county's hydraulic models.
• Use modeling software to review operational impacts on the water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems relative to zoning, development reviews, and future growth.
• Establish and maintain a system that monitors the current and future capacity of utility systems, including water capacity, wastewater capacity, and reclaimed water capacity.
• Provide direction and technical input for capital improvement projects (CIP), site and development reviews, and operational issues.
• Serve as project manager for assigned Sarasota County water and wastewater and reclaimed water projects and advise on technical issues and procedural standards related to expanding or improving the existing utility system.
• Manage and lead asset management projects within the Utility Engineering Asset Management group to include the analytics, assessment, and evaluation of Utilities Wastewater/Water Plants, Lift-Stations, Collection systems, Pump Stations with associated infrastructure, and Capital Improvements Rehabilitation & Replacement Programs.
• Manage and lead the effort on expanding the implementation of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to plan, optimize, track, and define the associated priorities for required maintenance or R&R activities.
• Manage the performance of design consultants and/or construction contractors to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations with the County.
• Meet with operational staff to develop designs, and scopes of service, or to procure goods or services to address facility upgrades, repairs, or improvements.
• Represent the Public Utilities Department at public meetings and as a subject matter expert in County Commission presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field with direct experience related to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water system and facility design, construction, and operations.
• P.E. or P.G. credentials.
• Four (4) years post P.E. or P.G. of related project experience.
• -OR
  - Master's degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.

• Florida Registered Professional Engineer Certificate.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to design and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and facilities.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.

- 5:00 P.M.

$98,000.00 - $, based upon experience.

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
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• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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