Do you possess expertise in water/sewer, civil/structural, utilities, associated CIP plans, designs, and acquisitions?  Pinellas County Utilities Department has your next career move!!

Performs highly responsible senior management, professional, administrative, and supervisory work directing systems engineering and technical support group functions; directs and supervises engineering, technical, and administrative staff and resources preparing and implementing plans and designs for maintaining and developing infrastructure by utilizing a specialized segment of professional engineering related services and activities covering, but not limited to: water/sewer collection, distribution, transmission, treatment, disposal, production, civil/structural, surface water/stormwater, utilities, roadway, infrastructure, solid waste, or other utilities facilities necessary to implement major capital improvements; maintains and develops existing or new engineering support and initiatives; manages engineering programs and construction delivery methods for very large projects that may include design-bid-build, design-build, or general contractor/construction manager efforts; performs business analyses, strategic planning, organizing, preparation, planning, coordinating, administration, and reviewing the work of engineering staff, consultants, contractors, administrative officials, and other personnel; may perform as official Engineer of Record on projects, requiring that the incumbent sign and seal documents. Incumbent demonstrates diplomacy and assertiveness in order to maintain schedules, budgets and enforce standards. Provides guidance to others in accomplishing their work and mentors their subordinates in developing their skills to enhance their performance. 

What Will You Do?

• Direct and supervise engineering, technical, and administrative staff and prepares and implements a specialized segment of professional engineering related services and activities covering, but not limited to water/sewer, civil/structural, utilities, roadway, infrastructure, solid waste, or other major utilities associated CIP plans, designs, and acquisitions. 
• Supervise technically complex, high visibility, and controversial capital improvement projects and programs involving several design specializations including the planning, cost estimating, development, tracking, and reporting on civil engineering services, such as, roadways, bridges, wastewater, water and solid waste systems, or other infrastructure projects. 
• Sign and seal documents performing as the Engineer of Record tasks utilizing their Professional Engineering license from the State of Florida.
• Provide oversight strategy, vision, and guidance over engineering consultants and internal staff, relating to design and environmental reviews, right-of-way, and permit acquisition and compliance. 
• Oversee complex projects with responsibility for planning and implementation modeling, permitting, and the design of various facilities, roadways, and miscellaneous projects, adhering to relevant codes, regulations, and resolves design issues related to construction projects. 
• Supervise and lead in negotiations, tracking, and managing of consultant contracts, interagency and internal service agreements, and professional engineering processes. 
• Coordinate and may conduct neighborhood meetings with public to explain project scope and impacts.  
• Supervise and coordinate management of large interdepartmental, cross-functional, multidisciplinary engineer, and technical project groups and teams. 
• Ensure timely, efficient, and effective preparation and presentation of technical reports and information to senior managers and project stakeholders. 
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, permits, regulations, and codes. 
• Motivate, coach, train, and mentor staff. 
• Provide grant and budget management. 
• Perform other related job duties as assigned. 

What Do You Need

Of the following, which statement matches your education and work experience?

Licensure:  Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or another state with ability to obtain Florida Licensure within 6 months of hire.

Experience:  Progressively responsible technical, professional, and administrative functions in business administration, project management, civil engineering, environmental management, accounting, or related field that includes four (4) years performing project manager tasks with leadership experience managing major capital improvement projects (CIP) initiatives, strategic planning, and implementation of complex public works projects in combination with two (2) years of organization leadership or supervisory experience;

Degree:  Business administration, project management, civil engineering, environmental management, accounting, or related field.

• PE License and at least 14 years’ experience as described above.

• PE License and an Associate degree, and at least 12 years’ experience as described above.

• PE License and a Bachelor degree and at least 10 years of experience as described above.

• PE License and a Master or higher-level degree and at least 8 years’ experience as described above.

• An equivalent combination of training, and/or experience.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

• CAPM or PMP required within 12 months of hire.

Highly Desirable 

• Competence and/or possess certifications in one or more construction, engineering, CIP project management, civil, structural, wastewater, water, solid waste, or other public works/utilities related fields. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Associated in Project Management (CAPM).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, related to water, wastewater, reclaimed water utilities. 
• Knowledge of environmental codes, hydraulic modeling, design of applicable public works water/wastewater facilities, and adhering to relevant codes and regulations. 

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want to learn more?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Engineering Section manager - PE, E29