Water/Wastewater Supervising Engineer - GRU

Gainesville Regional Utilities' Water/Wastewater Systems Engineering Department is currently seeking to fill a Supervising Utility Engineer position in the Pipeline Infrastructure group.  This position is a supervisory engineering position coordinating utility engineers and technicians in a variety of engineering projects including the following: 

• Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection pipeline planning,
• Condition Assessment of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection pipelines,
• Design of Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Reclaimed Water pipeline projects,
• Construction management and oversight of a wide variety of utility projects,
• Coordination with various engineering consultants, agencies and contractors.

Typical work in this position may include, but not be limited to: 

• Developing annual work plans.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an annual budget for rehabilitation and replacement of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water pipelines.
• Preparation, review, and approval of engineering plans utilizing AutoCAD, specifications, and permits for water distribution and wastewater collection system projects.
• Managing infrastructure rehabilitation programs, such as lining of gravity sewer mains and manholes, smoke testing, and integrity testing.
• Significant coordination with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors regarding construction, rehabilitation, or repair of water and sewer mains;
• Supervising, coordinating, and training entry level and experienced engineers, technician, and other support personnel, including selection, promotion, discharge and other appropriate personnel actions.
• Assisting in the coordination with City, County, and State agencies regarding planning, design, permitting and construction activities associated with water and wastewater utility relocation within public rights-of-way.

The Ideal candidate for this position will have:             

• Good organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to solicit input and support of others at various levels in an organization.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining project budgets
• Water distribution, wastewater collection and/or reclaimed water pipeline design and construction experience.
• Develop construction specifications, scope of work, and estimates for water/wastewater pipeline infrastructure.
• Review/Interpret Engineering Drawings, Specifications, and other design documents.
• Experience and knowledge of construction methods and activities.
• Project management experience related to water/wastewater utilities.
• Utility permitting experience.
• Experience managing contractors.
• Experience supervising and training technical staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer license preferred
• Experience with Civil 3D and ArcGIS preferred

Notes:

• May fill multiple positions
• May establish an eligibility list from hiring process
• This position is in-person and located in Gainesville, Florida.