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Maryland Department of Transportation · 4 months ago

Senior Stormwater Engineer

North Port, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to provide high level management support within the Engineering department. This role involves organizing and managing stormwater projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing engineering advice to various stakeholders.

ConsultingGovernmentTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Organizes, manages, directs and performs the planning, budgeting, engineering, design, right-of-way acquisition, permitting, construction, inspection and related functions for capital and non-capital public works and stormwater projects for the Department of Public Works

Monitors and controls project progress and develops project status cost and schedule reports

Evaluates and recommends improvements to project management procedures, processes, policies and practices including departmental operations and functions attendant to assigned activities and responsibilities

Coordinates, reviews and issues written comments on routine and complex public works and land development improvement projects including construction plans, engineering designs, permits and related documents

Ensures compliance with City ordinances / policies and appropriate State and Federal laws, codes and regulations related to assigned projects and activities

Provides management and engineering advice to staff and consultants concerning City budgets, programs, and both design and construction contracts

Prepares engineering designs, reports, construction plans, and specifications as assigned

Manages the work of consulting engineers and contractors. Prepares requests for proposals and conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings. Reviews and issues written comments on contract amendments and change orders

Prepares reports and related project materials for presentation to community groups, City Manager, City Commission, and City Advisory Committees. Makes presentations as necessary and prepares recommendations for action

Assists agencies, consultants, community members, co-workers and other individuals in resolving engineering problems, project management issues, stormwater issues, and general requests for municipal information related to assigned duties and responsibilities

Prepares and controls budgets, estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified program services and infrastructure

Prepares special studies and reports to include project schedules, cost and risk analysis, benefit/cost evaluations, alternative design and construction solutions and related activities

Assists those contacted in the course of duty in a courteous, effective, efficient, and professional manner

Performs temporary assignments external to the Department of Public Works as assigned

Reviews and evaluates private land development proposals relative to project management duties and responsibilities including infrastructure improvements (for stormwater management plans, streets, sidewalks, water, sewer, right-of-way improvements, etc.)

Assigns and schedules work assignments; assists in hiring, firing, and disciplining assigned employees

Assists in the engineering and construction of the City's infrastructure and stormwater systems and plans and makes engineering recommendations for specific system expansion projects, process control changes and general system improvements with emphasis on longevity and cost effectiveness

Develops cost-control and cost-reduction methods

Oversees the preparation of all bid specifications, documentation and permits for all construction of stormwater capital improvements

Assists in the preparation of City stormwater ordinances, resolutions, reports and presentations

Ensures compliance with designated time and cost schedules for project completion including site visitations, inspections, and evaluations

Coordinates the City’s Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted program including annual report preparation

Assist in the City’s Community Rating System (CRS) program

Inspects and performs SWFMWD recertification of permitted stormwater systems

Compiles necessary information for grant applications and coordinates administration of such grants for assigned projects

Exercises professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practices of civil engineering, stormwater management, and other appropriate laws and codes

Performs related professional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Stormwater engineeringCivil engineeringHydraulicsHydrologyProject managementNPDES regulationsBudget managementConstruction managementTechnical researchEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering

Two (2) years or more of increasingly responsible work experience in stormwater engineering design, project and construction management

One (1) year of supervisory or lead project management responsibility

Must possess a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License by date of hire

Must be registered and licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida within six (6) months of the time of hire

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations for stormwater management including civil engineering laws and regulations

Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology; stormwater modeling; watershed planning; federal and state administrative codes

Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation design standards and specifications

Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations; and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) rules and regulations

Skilled in management to effectively supervise contractors and consultants

Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems

Skilled in using computers for data entry and analysis, word processing and accounting purposes

Ability to maintain working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment

Ability to maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to apply technical research to resolve multi-disciplinary engineering problems

Ability to exercise best professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives

Ability to prepare complex reports and statements and to analyze work methods and procedures

Ability to communicate, interpret and explain ordinances, policies, etc. to the public

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees and the public

Ability to utilize computer hardware and software effectively

Ability to effectively interact with the public, city advisory board members, City Commissioners, other department directors, architects, engineers, contractors and staff citywide

Preferred

Master's degree is preferred

Benefits

Aetna – Health Insurance

Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance

EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance

Cigna – Short Term Disability

E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account

Trustmark– Supplemental Polices

LifeLock Benefit Solutions

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans

Florida Retirement System – FRS

Cigna – Employee Assistance Program

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance

Florida Prepaid College Board

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Sick Leave Incentive

Personal Leave

Bereavement Leave

Company

Maryland Department of Transportation

Maryland Department of Transportation delivers transportation solutions and support services.

Founded in 1971

Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://mva.maryland.gov

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