Utilize your expertise in planning, construction, operations, maintenance, of utilities projects and programs. Pinellas County has your next career opportunity!!
This Engineer 3 (Master Planning Initiatives) position is located at: 14 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756. Work Schedule: Some Remote Work Available.
What Will You Do?
Supervise, coordinate and provide technical guidance to a medium size engineering function such as an ancillary of a major engineering division.
Utilize project management skills and expertise to manage consultants in the creation of detailed, comprehensive plans for utilities infrastructure.
Provide direct input into the planning, coordination, review, updating and improving utilities infrastructure.
Support Operations and Maintenance in understanding long-term goals of infrastructure.
Oversee hydraulic modeling efforts of subordinate staff and consultants.
Support project coordinators in resolving conflicts.
Conduct, coordinate, or supervise utilities engineering studies, and design projects.
Conduct and coordinates contract administration services for all consulting engineering contracts which entails preparing progress reports, attending meetings, tracking of consultant’s progress, review of plans and specifications, review of pay requests, and coordination and review of construction activities.
Communicate complex, technical information in a format that is understood by others. May conduct neighborhood meetings with public to explain project scopes and impacts.
Supervise professional and technical staff in the preparation and review of plans, cost estimates, specifications, and computations.
Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation, U.S. Army Corps, Southwest Florida Water Management, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other agencies for grants, permits and compliance.
Utilize principles and practices of engineering, related to water, wastewater, reclaimed water utilities.
Utilize short and long-term planning utilities infrastructure and apply logical implementation plans for asset preservation, replacement and expansion.
Utilize modern developments, current literature and trends in the field of engineering specialization.
Utilize project management software and GIS computer systems.
Design, permitting, and construction of public works and utility projects.
Utilize federal, state, and local regulations in relation to public works and utilities projects regarding environmental, hazardous material and construction safety issues.
Utilize engineering instruments and equipment.
Utilize computer applications and software.
Plan and direct the work of professional engineers, contractors, technicians and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
Give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans, specifications and related documents.
Address civic, public or private organizations relative to engineering programs and projects.
Enforce departmental policies.
Present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Need?
Experience: Design and construction of public works projects, to include 3 years supervising professional engineering functions. One year supervising professional engineering functions.
Degree: Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
Licensure: Professional engineering license from the State of Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire through reciprocity/comity).
Bachelor’s Degree, PE Licensure, and at least 8 years as described above.
Master’s Degree, PE Licensure, and at least 6 years as described above.
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Project Management training (CAPM or equivalent) required within 1 year of hire.
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.
Highly Desirable
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Associated in Project Management (CAPM).
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:
Want to learn more?
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.
https://pinellas.gov/class-specification/engineer-3/