Engineer

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A county engineering department in Florida is seeking a professional-level engineer to assist with the Engineering Department's duties, including project planning and inspections. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, passed the EIT examination, and possess at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiencies in AutoCAD Civil 3D and project administration are also required. Join us to make a meaningful impact on public works projects.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have passed the EIT examination.
• Applicant must have at least one year of professional experience in a similar role.
• Relevant Student Internship may be counted towards professional experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine engineering work and assignments in construction and contracts inspection.
• Assist in preparation of bid solicitation packages including engineering plans and cost estimates.
• Conduct field inspections of contractor work and complete inspection reports.

Skills

Project administration

Technical writing

Oral presentations

Microsoft Office applications

Adobe Software

Surveying

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

SUMMARY

Professional-level position involving application of engineering principles associated with public works type projects throughout the County. Work involves assisting in organizing, planning, and completing the duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Department including routine coordination with other County Departments, State and Federal Agencies. Work will be reviewed by observations of results obtained, periodic written reports, and through presentational conferences.

ESSENTIAL/SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine engineering work and assignments in the areas of construction inspection, contracts inspection and administration, maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform routine site and roadway design, drafting and plotting of engineering plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Assist in preparation of bid solicitation packages including, but not limited to, engineering plans, cost estimates and quantity take-offs, written scope of work, and draft contractual language.
• Assist in performing routine level instrument work and minor surveying for project layout and verification of completed work.
• Assist in conducting field inspections of contractor work in progress and completing inspection reports to verify percent of project completed against scheduled values for purposes of recommending approval/denial of contractor application for payments.
• Obtain parcel/property/title and other legal information by researching public records and plotting legal descriptions for mapping computations.
• Responsible for assisting with coordination of office duties and responsibilities.
• Attend and participate in training, conferences and meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, with a major in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical engineering.
• Applicant must have passed the EIT examination.
• Applicant must have at least one (1) year of professional experience in a similar role. Relevant Student Internship may be counted towards professional experience requirement.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applicant must possess a moderate level of proficiency in the process of contract/project administration, including work orders of technical and professional personnel and consultants.
• Applicant must be moderately proficient at technical writing and oral presentations.
• Applicant must possess a moderate level of proficiency in establishing and maintaining an effective working relation with superiors, public and municipal officials, consultants, and the general public.
• Applicant must possess a moderate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer).
• Applicant must possess a moderate level of proficiency using Adobe Software.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

PREFERRED CRITERIA

• Current licensure as a Registered Florida Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with FDOT Standards and Specifications and ADA requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with techniques involved in road construction and maintenance.