Professional Engineer - Public Works

This is a highly responsible supervisory-level engineering position. An employee in this class performs difficult and complex engineering design, operation, and construction tasks associated with the planning and design of various civil engineering projects. Duties will involve directing in-house engineering task forces engaged in major projects, assuming the role of Project Manager. In this capacity, the employee will also perform Project Manager duties for projects performed by outside consultants and engineers. Work includes the preparation, review, and acceptance of studies, reports, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the project. The opportunity for independent judgment in planning the work and making technical decisions is required. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor and is evaluated upon completion. The direction will be exercised over lower-level engineers, technicians, and field personnel.

This posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. 

• Prepares difficult and complex design drawings, construction plans, specifications, feasibility studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and bid documents for engineering projects.
• Applies signature and Professional Engineer’s seal to design and construction plans prepared or supervised and assumes the responsibilities as the Engineer of Record for the projects.
• Supervises personnel in the various phases of project development.
• Coordinates assigned functions and activities with other City departments, divisions, governmental agencies, and private consultant engineers and contractors.
• Coordinates utilities verification and resolves conflicts to meet intended design functions.
• Prepares permit applications to government agencies such as FDOT, SWFWMD, DEP, COE, and Polk County for transportation and stormwater projects.
• Signs, seals, and certifies as-built drawings for designed and permitted projects.
• Supervises and directs engineering design operation and development site plan review operation.
• Evaluates consultants’ qualifications and proposals for projects.
• Evaluates right-of-way or easement needs for projects.
• Reviews and provides comments on transportation and stormwater projects designed by consultants for City projects or projects submitted by FDOT and Polk County.
• Assists the manager in planning Capital Improvement Plan projects, annual budgeting, and maintaining the City’s Engineering Standards Manual for the Engineering Division.
• Prepares estimates to indicate budgetary requirements for operating, maintenance, and construction purposes.
• Plans and recommends training for personnel supervised and conducts performance reviews.
• Performs research, analysis, evaluation, and engineering calculations as needed for subjects and prepares reports and recommendations based on the results of such research.
• Uses computer-aided design software to review design drawings, provide edits, and perform calculations and analysis for engineering projects.
• Performs studies on installed systems to determine proper performance and recommends changes to improve said performance.
• Uses computer programs to perform calculations and analysis for engineering projects.
• Coordinates outside contractor's personnel and consultant inspection personnel with other City personnel on construction projects managed by the Engineering Division.
• Manages the City’s right-of-way use permitting process. 
• Directs Engineering Technicians in reviewing and approving utility and non-utility right-of-way permit applications.
• Participates in the City of Lakeland Development Review Team and supervises Engineering Technicians in reviewing development plans and/or engineering reports to ensure compliance with Florida Greenbook and City of Lakeland Engineering Manual Standards.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. 
• May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.  
• Position is designated Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience in related engineering work. 
• Possession of a Professional Engineer’s license issued by the State of Florida.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete required continuing education to maintain a Professional Engineer’s license issued by the State of Florida.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• May be required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical
  • Pulmonary Function
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s)

KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive knowledge of fundamental and applied engineering science, engineering principles, and practices applied in planning, analysis, and design as required for carrying out the design of civil engineering projects.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal standards, regulations, policies, and procedures for transportation and stormwater design projects.
• Extensive knowledge of specifications for transportation and stormwater construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of specific systems related to engineering areas of responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of statistical principles, applications, and sampling techniques for data collection, interpolation, and evaluation for planning and reporting.

SKILLS

• Extensive skill in using computer-aided drafting software and mathematical formulas required in engineering work.
• Extensive skill in using drafting instruments and in the use of mathematical tables required in professional engineering work.
• Skill in making complex engineering computations and in designing difficult engineering projects.
• Skill in verbal and written communications in presenting engineering projects.

ABILITIES

• Ability to prepare, interpret, and review for acceptance engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Ability to conduct engineering research, write technical reports, and give reliable advice on complex engineering problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of subordinate engineers and technicians.
• Ability to direct project development and coordinate design and construction activities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The job requires sedentary to active work that involves walking or standing sometimes, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.
• The job has no significant exposure to environmental hazards.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Salary : $98,269 - $147,405