Engineering Design Supervisor

Bay County, FL; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to develop and manage stormwater capital improvement projects. You will lead design efforts for road, drainage, dredging, bridges, and other public works with heavy emphasis on stormwater facilities.

The role requires a PE license in Florida within six months, a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and 10 years of progressive experience. You will supervise staff, develop annual programs and budgets, and ensure compliance with engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of progressive civil engineering experience with design emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Florida within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the design of stormwater capital improvement projects.
• Supervises the Engineering Technician III and acts as Division Manager as needed.
• Prepares construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Reviews site plans and engineering calculations for compliance with standards.
• Uses GIS and design software to solve complex civil engineering problems.
• Develops annual program requirements and budgets for stormwater projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Oral and written communication

Leadership / supervision

Geographic Information System

Hydrologic/Hydraulic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Land Desktop

Civil Design software

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SCS TR-20/TR-55

USEPA SWMM

HY-8

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

SALARY:$94,488.58 - $164,835.84NATURE OF WORKGrade:BOCC-EX-12Job Class:2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)Worker Comp Code:8601 - Architectural or Engineering Firm - Including Salespersons & Drivers (United States of America)EEO Classification:2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)JOB TYPE:EmployeeNATURE OF JOB:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops, manages and implements the Design of the County Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects.Supervises the Engineering Technician III.Serves as Engineering Division Manager when assigned or during the absence of the Engineering Division Manager.Develops annual Stormwater Capital Improvement Project Program requirements and budget.Develops and implements the annual design schedule for the County’s Stormwater Capital Improvement Program.Leads staff in designing: road, roadside drainage, dredging, bridge and other public works projects with emphasis on dirt road paving and other Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects.Implements the preparation of construction plans, specifications and cost estimates.Utilizes computer applications and the geographic information system as it applies to Stormwater Capital Improvement design.Serves as design engineer on various assignmentsReviews subdivision and development order site plans and engineering calculations provided by private engineering consultants for compliance with accepted policies, standards, regulations and best engineering practices.Utilizes advanced engineering principles and formulas in interpreting technical and empirical data into design concepts solving complex problems.Serves as project engineer on various assignments.Attends and participates in conferences and meetings as directed.The employer may add to or change duties at any time as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.Performs other related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering; ANDTen (10) years of progressive experience in the field of civil engineering with an emphasis in project design.A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications, except for the required registration.LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.Possess or obtain and maintain a Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in the State of Florida within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures, principles and practices of all phases of civil, site, and geotechnical engineering, public works services and the ability to apply them.Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation design methods, standards and specifications for roadway design.Knowledge of the use and care of all types of engineering tools, equipment, instruments, materials and supplies.Knowledge, understanding and the ability to use Geographic Information System maps.Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles as they apply to pavement design and performance and other stormwater projects.Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work and maintain reliable full-time attendance.Ability to comprehend, speak, and read the English language.Ability to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.Ability to use AutoDesk Land Desktop and Civil Design software.Ability to design stormwater retention and detention facilities.Ability to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using extensive computer modeling such as SCS unit hydrograph method, SCS TR-20 and TR-55, USEPA SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8 and others as applicable.Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles as they apply to stormwater design and performance.Ability to develop long range plans and budgets in respect to implementing a comprehensive stormwater management program.Ability to supervise a professional design team.Ability to analyze and inspect engineering plans, programs and activities.Ability to prepare, review and correct written technical reports, construction estimates, cost records, engineering plans, contract documents and programs.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, municipal officials, consultants, peers and the general public.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and is nearly absent from disagreeable elements (e.g., irate customer, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and/or dust).This is primarily office work requiring limited physical effort. This position requires stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, visual acuity (i.e. seeing up close, seeing far away, depth perception), kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions. Frequent lifting of 10 to 15lbs; occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. and may require lifting up to 50lbs.WORK LOCATION:Not Eligible for Remote Work - This position is assigned to a county worksite. Due to the non-portable nature of the essential functions of this position, this position is not eligible for telework.Employer:BOCC Bay County Board of County CommissionersAddress:Human Resources Department840 W. 11th StreetPanama City, Florida, 32401Phone:[phone]WebsiteBay County is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and does not discriminate basedon race, color, religion, sex (includinggender identity and pregnancy), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information,sexual orientation, or parental status.Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience.