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Maryland Department of Transportation · 4 months ago

Utility Engineer

North Port, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a Utility Engineer to provide high-level engineering and management support within the Utilities Engineering Division. The role involves overseeing the planning, budgeting, and engineering of the City's utility systems, as well as managing asset management programs and supervising engineering staff.

ConsultingGovernmentTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides support to the Utilities Engineering Division Manager and the Assistant Director in the development and management of the engineering and construction of the City's utility systems

Organizes, manages, directs and performs the planning, budgeting, engineering, design, permitting, construction, and related functions for capital and non-capital projects for the utilities Department

Evaluates and makes engineering recommendations for specific system expansion projects, process control changes and general system improvements with emphasis on longevity and cost effectiveness

Manages the engineering support for the asset management program for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure, including both linear and vertical assets in the city’s utility system

Leads risk, criticality, and condition assessment programs to plan for repair and replacement of infrastructure

Provides engineering advise for establishing and managing Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for the City’s assets

Collaborate with teams that support asset management, including but not limited to various operations and maintenance departments and programs

Serve as an internal technical resource to the asset management program team

Participate in the preparation of the Department’s budget and capital improvement programs

Develops capital improvement plan to implement system improvements with consideration for cost-control and cost-reduction methods

Oversees the preparation of all bid specifications, documentation and permits for all construction and capital improvements, including the preparation of the Request for Bids (RFB) and calculation of liquidated damages

Construction administration and management for capital improvement projects

Conduct field meetings and inspections of utility construction, as needed

Coordinating with regulatory agencies for project approvals during design and compliance during construction

Provides engineering recommendations for the permitting of the water treatment plant and the wastewater treatment plant facilities such as consumptive use permitting and operating permits

Represents the department in Staff Development Review meetings and reviewing of all plans of developers, as needed

Supervises. assigns, and schedules work assignments to direct and indirect reports in the engineering division

Manages the work of consulting engineers. Prepares Requests for Letters of Interest (RLI), review of Letters of Interest (LOI), and evaluation and ranking of consultants in the NPU engineering library for projects related to Capital improvements. Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) for selection of consulting firms for design projects and studies

Meets with developers, realtors, builders, etc. to coordinate and explain utility requirements and standards regarding future developments within the City

Makes recommendations to the Utilities Engineering Division Manager for engineering and contract services

Contributes to the creation of departmental presentations and may present for Commission meetings, other formal conferences, regulatory agencies, etc

Coordinates with and attends meetings with FDOT on their programs that are within the City limits

Responsible for preparing and NPU approving permits in FDOT rights of way

Preparation of a monthly status report, attendance, and participation in monthly coordination meetings at Sarasota County with all local utility partners (TECO, Sarasota County, Sunshine 811, Frontier, FDOT, etc.)

Assists in the preparation and supervision of emergency operations and development of procedures to ensure the safe operation of the water/wastewater systems, to include meeting all OSHA requirements

Assists in establishing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures

Responsible for updating Standard Specifications and Standard Details utilizing AutoCAD on an as needed basis

Assists the Utilities Engineering Division Manager in the creation and review of City ordinances, resolutions, reports and presentations

Directs the Engineering Department in the absence of the Utilities Engineering Division Manager

Qualification

Utility engineeringCivil engineeringAsset managementProject managementConstruction managementPermittingWater/wastewater systemsMathematics applicationReport preparationStandard Operating ProceduresAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsTeamworkPublic presentations

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field is required

Ten (10) years of work experience in civil/environmental/water/wastewater engineering

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or ability to obtain within six (6) months

Knowledge of utility engineering and construction practices and water and wastewater utilities procedures

Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding utilities programs

Knowledge of rules and regulations with particular reference to federal and state utility regulations

Knowledge of civil/environmental engineering practices as it relates to water and wastewater construction and operations

Knowledge and practice of project and construction management

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

Ability to apply mathematics to engineering work

Ability to organize and communicate effectively and be an organized team player

Ability to prepare complex reports and statements

Ability to prepare specifications and permitting for water and wastewater projects

Ability to create public presentations and present in a professional setting

Ability to analyze work methods and procedures

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

Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public

Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and review the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale

Ability to utilize computer hardware and software effectively (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCAD, Smartsheet or other Project Management Software)

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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