Water/Wastewater New Development Engineer III

Gainesville Regional Utilities' (GRU) Water/Wastewater Department is currently seeking to a fill a Utility Engineer III position in the New Development Infrastructure group. This position will perform professional and technical engineering work reviewing and evaluating plans for the design of new Water/Wastewater infrastructure; reviewing, and updating the Water/Wastewater Material, Design, and Construction Standards; and construction oversight of new Water/Wastewater infrastructure. Work is performed in both an office and onsite with a unique opportunity to review both the design and installation of new water/wastewater infrastructure.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive compensation and benefit package

• Making a difference in the community

• Advancement opportunities

• Pension plan that works for you, when you stop working

• Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing development plans and provide design engineering recommendations based on regulatory/jurisdictional standards, constructability, and ability for GRU to maintain water and wastewater infrastructure for the benefit of all GRU customers

• Attend collaborative meetings with City planners, building officials, developers, engineers, and other GRU and City departments and provide input on GRU water/wastewater design, service connections for the water distribution and wastewater collection systems

• Design, permit, and coordinate construction of GRU constructed extension and service connections for the water distribution and wastewater collection systems

• Review and update existing Water/Wastewater Design, Construction, and Material Standards. Research material specifications, applications, and performance for inclusion into Material Standards.

• Revise existing construction details and design new details using AutoCAD

• Prepare ROW permits and FDEP permits

• Update material information in SAP ERP system

• Perform civil design and lift station analysis and calculations according to project requirements

• Work actively with engineers, the public, and other City/GRU staff to problem solve and arrive at creative solutions that are technically sound and respond to specific issues of the site and proposed project. Investigate problems, recommend corrective action, as necessary, to resolve problems

• Interact with other technical and non-technical internal staff and external customers

• Compilation and analysis of complex data

• Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and four (4) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility,

OR

Master’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and three (3) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility.

Note: Positions requiring the Professional Engineer (PE) certification require graduation from an ABET accredited institution and do not permit graduation from a similarly accredited institution.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License required.

Certifications

Valid State of Florida “Engineering Intern” license may be required for Water/Wastewater, Public Works or special project areas.

Professional Engineer license preferred.