Director of Engineering

Testa Search Partners; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Testa Search Partners is seeking an experienced Engineering leader to oversee the municipal electric, water and wastewater programs in Florida. You will direct the Engineering Department, coordinate capital plans, and guide consultants in strategic studies while ensuring compliance with standards and codes.

You will review designs and manage budgets, GIS data, and storm-response planning, while driving staff performance and internal controls across the utility infrastructure portfolio.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of industry experience including 7+ years in leadership.
• PE license in Florida

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Engineering Department direction, tasks, resources, schedules and staff performance.
• Review drawings, designs and specs for accuracy, policy compliance and codes; approve as needed.
• Lead strategic plan updates with consultants, and support non-routine engineering decisions with technical analysis.
• Coordinate updates of Comprehensive Sewer/Water Plans, CIP and other municipal plans; review bids and contract docs.
• Oversee GIS systems, budgets, and reporting; identify funding and grant opportunities; annual budget development.
• Lead or participate in field work for electric, water and wastewater systems maintenance and improvements; help develop rates/fees.
• Prepare Commission agenda items and present recommendations; supervise staff in studies, plans and designs for utility infra.
• Act as Planning Officer for Storm Response Team; ensure internal controls, perform reviews, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil Eng

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors electric, water and wastewater operations, identifying potential compliance risks and implementing preventative measures to guarantee safe and reliable service to customers.
• Oversees the overall direction and management of the Engineering Department, by prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, establishing work procedures, preparing schedules, expediting workflow, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a productive work environment. Reviews engineering drawings, designs, and specifications for accuracy, compliance with policies, standards, and codes, and approves as necessary.
• Ensure timely execution of strategic plan projects. Lead/Assist CEO with long-term strategic plan updates including leading consultants in preparation of strategic plan studies, modeling and corresponding support projects. Makes decisions on non-routine engineering or project matters, providing technical analysis and addressing conflicting design constraints. Manages staff of technical personnel.
• Coordinates or leads the development and updates of Comprehensive Sewer and Water Plans, Capital Improvement Plan, and other municipal infrastructure plans. Coordinates the preparation of engineering plans, bid specifications, contract documents, reviews construction bids, and makes recommendations based on fiscal responsibility and vendor competency.
• Oversees the development, review, and updates of GIS system, maps, databases, and comprehensive plans for electric, water and wastewater and other utilities. Identifies funding and grant sources, assisting engineering personnel with applications. Prepares annual 10-year budget for capital improvements. Submits the Engineering Department annual O&M budget for approval.
• Leads, participates or performs skilled technical work involving the replacement, maintenance and/or repair of equipment associated with electric, water and wastewater systems including plants. Leads/Participates in the development of electric, water and wastewater rates and fees.
• Creates Commission Agenda items as part of the capital project approval process. Attends all Commission workshops and meetings to support project recommendations. Supervises and coordinates staff in the preparation of studies, plans, and designs for electric, water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Acts as Planning Officer as part of the Storm Response Team. Storm Response Planning Team is responsible for damage assessment, documentation and restoration planning. Establishes and enforces accountability for internal control responsibilities through regular performance reviews, goal setting, and remedial actions for non-compliance. Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls within the department on a quarterly basis and communicate any control deficiencies to senior leadership immediately. Ensures all direct reports have clearly defined and documented internal control responsibilities in their respective job descriptions. Participate in internal audit reviews and take ownership of implementing corrective actions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Electrical Engineering required. BS-EE with electric utility experience preferred.
• 10+ years industry experience including 7+ years leadership experience
• PE license in state of Florida