City of Port St. Lucie · 2 weeks ago
Civil Engineer - Commercial Development Regulatory- Utilities
Port St Lucie, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40.02/hr - $46.02/hr
3+ years expThe City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer seeking a Civil Engineer for commercial development in the Utilities sector. The role involves planning, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations
Performs complex technical and administrative work related to the planning, design, construction, and permitting water and wastewater improvements for the Utility Systems Department
Provides professional engineering evaluations, design, permitting, cost estimates, construction management, and similar services for water and wastewater facilities
Reviews plans and permits for compliance with applicable codes; conducts technical studies and analyses as required
Monitors and coordinates work of consultants involving capital improvement projects by reviewing plans and reports for compliance with City standards, policies, schedules, and contracts. Keeps supervisor informed of non-compliance items
Compiles, analyzes, and interprets technical data pertaining to water and wastewater improvements and related facilities
Prepares planning and design analyses and makes recommendations pertaining to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities
Reviews site and utility plans for development projects
Develops detailed plans and specifications related to utility projects, such as sewer facilities, water lines, reclaimed water lines, and related facilities
May direct the conduct of field surveys preliminary to project proposals
Evaluates and recommends contractor, consultant, and supplier requests for payment
Interprets specifications and plans
Inspects utility projects, construction practices and project documentation for conformance with specifications including recording amount of work and plan changes, computing quantities, and producing project progress reports
Prepares and maintains project progress reports and data
Prepares computer-generated drawings, property maps, right-of-way maps, plans, and profiles from computations or rough drafts
Provides information and assistance to contractors, consultants, developers, and the public regarding on-going projects and/or activities
May supervise the work of others when assigned
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
Three (3) years of experience in Public Utilities or a related field with an emphasis on utility engineering including potable water facilities, wastewater and reclaimed water improvements, and water and wastewater modeling studies required
Possession of valid driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from date of hire
Knowledge of modern principles and practices in utility engineering including methods and techniques in the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects
Knowledge of AutoCad software, PDF editing software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Word Processing software
Knowledge of codes, laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the development, construction and maintenance of facilities and utilities
Knowledge of survey methods and techniques
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to prepare and interpret cost estimates, plans, designs, specifications, narrative reports, and other project documents
Ability to apply a critical attitude in the administration of contracts and the inspection of both work in progress and completed work
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to perform the job tasks remotely and participate in virtual meetings when necessary and requested by the supervisor
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation
Ability to stay centered when challenged
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks
Preferred
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Florida is preferred
Benefits
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
Personal Days
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan.
Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insurance
Company
City of Port St. Lucie
The City of Port St. Lucie is proud to be a hometown where people live, learn, work, play and celebrate all of life’s opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Jones
Chief Information Officer
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