Engineer (Development Services)

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Tampa, FL

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Full-Time

Overview: <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong><u>Ideal Candidate</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Experienced in Civil Site Design, Permitting and Construction Practices<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of the Hillsborough County Land Development Code, Transportation Technical Manual and Utilities Accommodation Guide.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of FDOT Roadway Design: familiarity with Florida Design Manual (FDM), FDOT Design Standards, FDOT Green Book, AASHTO-A policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and AASHTO Roadside Design Manual.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Experienced with ADA design and requirements.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Experienced with all aspects of Site Lighting requirements.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Must be able to effectively manage a high volume, multiple deadline case load.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Strong communication abilities and be able to effectively work with others.<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Experience with managing others<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Florida Registered Professional Engineer (PE)</span></li> </ul> <br />Licensed professional engineer assigned as a technical lead, project manager or team leader to provide engineering services for the investigation, evaluation, planning, computer modeling, design, construction, and construction inspection of public infrastructure and systems for projects.<br /><br />Visit our Benefits page for more exciting details.
Responsibilities: <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.</span></div> <div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Develops goals, objectives, strategies, policies, procedures and budgets for small to medium sized projects.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Manages and is responsible for one or more phases of large public infrastructure or development projects.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Manages the capital improvement program (CIP) projects, including development and procurement, and engineering and construction contracts.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Independently reviews and approves development activities and conditions with engineers and developers.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Signs and seals engineering documents.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Serves as technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in assigned area; remains informed of new techniques, technology, and requirements for the purposes of recommending changes in programs or applications; interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the County; applies expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions; remains informed of new methods and practices impacting the Department and County, and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and makes presentations; represents the County and maintains productive relationships with individuals and related organizations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Performs other duties as required.</span></li> </ul> </div>
Requirements: <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong><u>Minimum Qualifications</u></strong></span></div> <div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Registration in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (active status) in the applicable discipline as required by the Florida Statutes Chapter 471.</span></li> </ul> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">(An applicant who holds a valid license to practice engineering in another state or territory of the United States, must meet current requirements to be licensed in the State of Florida as a professional engineer, and obtain the license within 6 months of employment.)<br /><br /></span></span> <div> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong><u>Job Specifications</u></strong></span></div> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of the principles and practices for assigned functional area.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">knowledge of large and complex construction project management methods and practices.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of computer modeling and computer-aided drafting and mapping software and applications.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and other professional sources of information pertaining to public infrastructure, building and zoning codes, environmental permitting, and real estate.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of County's comprehensive planning, capital improvement projects, and growth projections.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigative techniques and procedures.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong><u>Work Category/Physical Demands</u></strong></span></div> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Work is performed in the office and at construction sites.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and stooping.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong>Light work</strong>&nbsp;- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div>