NEW City Utilities Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field.   Experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and essential job functions may be substituted for the degree.
• Ten years’ of progressively responsible experience in public works, planning, design and contract administration or related work; two years of which must have been in the administrative and supervisory capacity.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or must be a Registered Professional Engineer in another state and have the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer License in the state of Florida within one year.

Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor, performs highly responsible administrative and professional work managing all activities of the Utilities Engineering function. Manages and provides direction and leadership to the Utilities Department in carrying out its assigned function of providing professional engineering services to the staff and citizens of Fort Myers in the planning, design, and construction management for all utilities infrastructure improvements as well as for repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises the Utilities Engineering staff.
• Provide professional engineering support to City staff in the areas of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Represent the City in engineering matters to County, State and Federal Agencies.
• Research field conditions, budgetary resources and develop capital improvement projects for City water, sewer, and other facilities.
• Provide project management for capital improvement projects.
• Oversee the implementation of construction contracts to assure code compliance, quality of work and materials, and operation of facility upon completion.
• Provide advice and counsel with respect to engineering matters, including approval/disapproval of annexations, variances, conditional uses, and vacations for consideration.
• Meet with City’s consultant’s on water, sewer, and special projects to convey the related City’s requirements and code requirements.
• Prepare, submit and implement permit applications to Federal and State authorities for operation of water and sewer plants, water withdrawals, water use, reuse water, streets, etc.
• Prepare and manage budget for Utilities Engineering and assist in the planning and implementation of the Capital Improvements Budget for Utilities projects.
• Attend Council meetings, as required.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.