Job Description

Professional-level position involving application of engineering principles associated with public works type projects throughout the County. Work involves assisting in organizing, planning, and completing the duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Department including routine coordination with other County Departments, State and Federal Agencies. Work will be reviewed by observations of results obtained, periodic written reports, and through presentational conferences.

ESSENTIAL/SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Perform routine engineering work and assignments in the areas of construction inspection, contracts inspection and administration, maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform routine site and roadway design, drafting and plotting of engineering plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Assist in preparation of bid solicitation packages including, but not limited to, engineering plans, cost estimates and quantity take-offs, written scope of work, and draft contractual language.
• Assist in performing routine level instrument work and minor surveying for project layout and verification of completed work.
• Assist in conducting field inspections of contractor work in progress and completing inspection reports to verify percent of project completed against scheduled values for purposes of recommending approval/denial of contractor application for payments.
• Obtain parcel/property/title and other legal information by researching public records and plotting legal descriptions for mapping computations.
• Responsible for assisting with coordination of office duties and responsibilities.
• Attend and participate in training, conferences and meetings as required.Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, with a major in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical engineering.
• Applicant must have passed the EIT examination.
• Applicant must have at least one (1) year of professional experience in a similar role.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License

PREFERRED CRITERIA:

• Current licensure as a Registered Florida Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with FDOT Standards and Specifications and ADA requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with techniques involved in road construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcGIS 9.x or 10.x Geographical Information System products.Knowledge and experience with surveying instruments and site investigation.
• Knowledge and experience with storm water management design and modeling.
• Knowledge and experience with wood, concrete and steel structural design calculations.
• Knowledge and experience with utility design (water and wastewater systems).
• Knowledge and experience with work crew supervision and oversight.

Pay Range Based On Experience: $41,680 – $60,435

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.