Civil Engineer

This highly responsible professional position provides engineering support to the New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU) water, reuse, and pollution control utility operations and planning for short- and long-term system growth, specializing in Capital Improvement and Interagency Projects. This position conducts capital improvement program planning activities, has oversight and input in the conceptual design of such engineering projects, and investigates and resolves problems with the scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects. This position works with operating department personnel in the planning and execution of the engineering requirements of NSBU’s operating systems, and provides staff representation to various regulatory agencies, trade organizations, and other utilities with which NSBU has an ongoing relationship. This position will also work on Interagency capital improvement projects. Interagency projects include the City of New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, and FDOT. This position provides guidance to technical personnel employed or engaged by NSBU in the Engineering Department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following and other duties as assigned:

Provides project management services for capital improvement projects at NSBU water/wastewater plants and for the transmission and distribution water/wastewater facilities, including preconstruction activities, shop drawing review and acceptance, inspection coordination, update meetings, coordination with contractors and other NSBU departments, collect project close-out documents, pay application review, substantial completion and final completion determination, respond to contractor requests for information, and resolve field discrepancies.

Coordinates bid process for capital improvement projects, including scheduling, pre-bid meetings, issuing addendums, evaluation and recommendation of bid awards, and administering contracts.

Manages contract designs and/or performs in-house designs, cost estimates, permitting preparation of technical plans and specifications, construction, and contract administration for a variety of capital improvement projects.

Prepares time schedule, budget reports, technical specifications, and plans for a variety of capital improvement projects.

Researches, analyzes, and reports on issues, including, but not limited to, regulatory compliance, system operations, proprietary ownership, and inter-municipal agreements. Provides assistance to the Engineering Director in preparing the annual budget and forecasting load growth five-year plan.

Project management of development including commercial and residential projects, which includes, plan review, issuing comments, plan acceptance, assistance with developer agreement and addendum, pre-construction activities, shop drawing review, inspection coordination, project closeout documents, review of as-built, coordination with contractors, engineer of record, owners, other NSBU departments, other jurisdiction agencies (FDOT, Volusia County, City of NSB, DEP, DOH, FPUC, AT&T, and Brighthouse), issuing completion memos, coordinating contributed capital, and letter of final acceptance, coordination for submitting new facilities into G.I.S.

Coordinates introduction of new operational components of C.I.P. and Development Projects.

Review and approve contractor's payments authorization and project completion documents.

Design, sign, and seal water, reclaimed water, and pollution control projects for Water Resources Department.

Prepares permits, easements, etc. for construction projects.

Prepares FDOT, Volusia County, and City of New Smyrna Beach permit applications for operations activities in rights of way.

Assists New Business team in reviewing City of NSB/County developer submitted plans.

Expected to be available during Storm Response activities to execute duties as assigned.

Competencies                                           

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Professional Knowledge

Possesses and applies a thorough knowledge and understanding of civil engineering best management practices  and theories used in practice; may have the thorough knowledge to oversee projects which require an engineering specialty; works independently with minimal day-to-day supervision; applies working level understanding of the organizational and business objectives of civil engineering; must be knowledgeable with the use of electric power for water, reuse, and pollution control systems to be capable of assisting with the development of programs to improve the load factors and to minimize operating costs as related to such systems, as well as assisting in the implementation of systems designed for data requisition, remote surveillance, and methods of telemetry and control. 

Project Management

Evaluates and recommends approval for moderately complex project plans and specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs; performs inspections/audits to ensure that proper procedures are followed; manages moderately complex projects for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles, design needs, and standards; identifies and resolves project changes; develops, communicates, and justifies moderately complex projects; ensures projects stay within budget and schedule.

Review, Analysis, and Decision Making

Makes recommendations and may make decisions on non-routine engineering and/or project matters or other areas requiring technical engineering expertise; provides technical analysis; may approve routine engineering designs and/or project specifications of other engineers to meet desired compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, designs, and statutes; addresses conflicting design constraints.

Communication

Expresses moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner; modifies delivery, language, or content to account for the characteristics and needs of the audience; writes clear, concise, and organized documents, and reports addressing moderately complex engineering concepts and facts; develops and negotiates scope of work for moderately complex engineering projects in conjunction with Engineering Manager; provides consultation to others related to the specific project; develops and/or creates informational reports.

Design

Applies mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to engineering projects, creative work, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design; may approve design changes; researches, collects, and/or analyzes information/data which contributes to making engineering decisions; monitors and ensures projects meet specifications and/or design standards.

Leadership

Develops and manages project schedule; provides consultation to operations on issues and requests; consults with higher-level professionals to discuss alternative solutions; develops and implements short-term strategies consistent with company goals.

Ethical Practice

Integrates core values, integrity, and accountability throughout all practices; adheres to NSBU’s Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy at all times, as well as the Engineering Code of Ethics; demonstrates accountability for actions; identifies potential conflicts of interest; follows policies consistently.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Language Skills                                

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/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, customers, contractors/vendors, and employees of NSBU.

Mathematical Skills

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.

Reasoning Ability

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.

Computer Skills                                           

Ability to use and understand all the computer systems/programs that are required for this position, including possessing knowledge of Milsoft, AutoCAD, ESRI GIS software, WaterCAD, and MS Office Suite.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Education and Experience   

This position requires the following education and experience:                                  

Associate Engineer – Associate’s Degree in Engineering required. Bachelor’s Degree in engineering preferred. EIT preferred.

Engineer – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. A minimum of 5 years of experience required. Professional Engineer license preferred.

Sr. Engineer – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. A minimum of 7 years of experience required. Professional Engineer license required.

*Promotion to the next level is not guaranteed. Although time and education are a consideration, it is not the only factor. Performance, competencies, and budget will drive the decision to promote employees to the next level of Engineer. 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

This position requires the following certifications, licenses, and/or registrations:

See above.

Other Qualifications               

Florida Driver's License Class E required.  Ability to work flexible hours, as required.

*Pay Grade:

Associate Engineer – 205

Engineer – 207

Sr. Engineer - 208

NSBU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment decisions, including hiring, promoting, disciplining, or discharging are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic that is protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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