Project Engineer - Utilities

PROJECT ENGINEER

Department: Engineering

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for overseeing the full life of an assigned project from charter through final completion and acceptance
• Creates and/or coordinates technical portions of project contract documents with BSU

Purchasing staff and provides review of final procurement documents prior to vendor invitations

• Administers project contracts, including review, recommendation and processing of change orders; tracks and advises on contract expenditures against budget; and tracks and advises on project schedules
• Coordinates and meets with all other departments, governmental agencies, consultants, contractors and other related parties on engineering-related issues regarding planning, design, permitting, and construction
• Conducts occasional field inspections of projects to verify compliance with plans, specifications and contract documents
• Prepares various permit applications and departmental reports and has good technical writing skills
• Communicates effectively in a strong and challenging team environment
• Works with BSU Operations staff to assist in asset management, chartering future repair and replacement projects
• Assists interdepartmentally in achieving asset management goals, including tracking and trending asset life, anticipated repair/replacement and value

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard engineering terms and concepts
• Knowledge of contractual obligations of plans, specifications, addendums, and project cost
• Knowledge of design, hydraulic modeling, geographical information systems and asset management software
• Skill in administering construction contracts
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain contracts, specifications, site plans, and shop drawings
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with BSU and department policies
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain ordinances, codes, agreements, and related documents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or closely-related field from an accredited college or university, Florida Professional Engineering license preferred; five or more years’ experience in utility construction contracts, including treatment facilities and distribution and collection systems; supervisory experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,026.00 - $99,138.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bonita Springs, FL 34135: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location