Stormwater Engineer and Utility Designer IV – Public Works

Mainstreet Daily News; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is hiring a Stormwater Engineer and Utility Designer IV in Public Works. This advanced, independent position requires applying the latest engineering practices, regulatory knowledge, and coordinating with a small staff on major projects.

The role reports to the GG_Public Works: Stormwater Environmental Management division and may underfill as Engineer/Utility Designer III. Salary range falls between $76,398.40 and $127,744.24, with a closing date of 08/31/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or similarly accredited non-US institution.
• Six years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility, OR a Master’s degree in engineering from ABET.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal departments and external entities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates major engineering projects.
• Performs complex engineering work with diverse design requirements and resource optimization.
• Develops budgets and guides junior staff on specific projects when needed.
• Writes specifications and reports for management and regulatory bodies.
• Represents organization interests to outside groups and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Engineering design

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Written reports

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Master's degree in engineering (ABET)

Job description

Stormwater Engineer and Utility Designer IV – Public Works

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Aug 21, 2026

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:GG_Public Works: Stormwater Environmental Management

Salary Range Minimum:$76,398.40

Salary Range Maximum:$127,744.24

Closing Date:08/31/2026

Job Details:Advanced, independent professional and technical engineering work requiring knowledge and application of the latest advancements in the field and knowledge of regulatory environment, and is fully accountable for work product. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision receiving technical guidance on unusual and non‑typical complex problems and supervisor approval on plan proposals. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and by its emphasis on the application of advanced engineering skills, development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, and coordination of small engineering staff to a part of a major project, a total project of moderate scope, or controversial project affecting the effectiveness of the organization.

Note: The Engineer 4 / Utility Designer 4 classification is the fourth in a series of four Engineer / Utility Designer Classifications of progressively more demanding job competencies and engineering duties. It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer 1, 2 and 3 are inherently included in this position.

MAY UNDERFILL AS A ENGINEER & UTILITY DESIGNER III

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Advanced, independent professional and technical engineering work requiring knowledge and application of the latest advancements in the field and knowledge of regulatory environment, and is fully accountable for work product.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision receiving technical guidance on unusual and non‑typical complex problems and supervisor approval on plan proposals. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and by its emphasis on the application of advanced engineering skills, development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, and coordination of small engineering staff to a part of a major project, a total project of moderate scope, or controversial project affecting the effectiveness of the organization.

Note: The Engineer 4 / Utility Designer 4 classification is the fourth in a series of four Engineer / Utility Designer Classifications of progressively more demanding job competencies and engineering duties. It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer 1, 2 and 3 are inherently included in this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on area of assignment:

• Plans, schedules, conduct, and coordinates major engineering projects.
• Performs work, which involves engineering practice, which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
• Work requires a broad knowledge in the specialty area and thorough knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties. May be responsible for development and implementation of project budgets.
• Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others. May provide limited supervision or coordination of work of one or more subordinate engineers / utility designers, engineering technicians, and other support personnel who assist in specific discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or a major project often with unique or controversial issues, which have an important effect on major programs. Work may require oversight by management.
• May involve performance management responsibilities. Work requires little oversight by a more senior engineer or utility designer, which is more oriented to concept review as opposed to task delineation and calculation checking.
• Requires guidance by management in addressing customer requirements.
• Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy.
• Ability to write specifications with overall management direction.
• Designs, coordinates, evaluate, and supervise projects including planning, specifications, and construction monitoring.
• Coordinates engineering projects, studies, and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors.
• Assists in documenting and preparing budget estimates for submittal to the department head.
• Assist in formulating operating policies.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies the most current and advanced engineering techniques and procedures. Makes substantial adaptations and modifications.
• Devises and develops new approaches to problems encountered.
• Interpret, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.
• Cultivates and maintains effective business relationships with other engineering personnel, customers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives of regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and submits applications, operating reports, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies.
• Provides consultative services to management relating to sound engineering practices.
• Represents organization interests to a variety of outside groups.
• Writes effective letters and complex reports.
• Develops and makes technical presentations.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• May supervise major areas of engineering activities.
• May act in absence of supervisor.
• May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy, based on physical location and organizational structure.
• May be required to supervise employees for purposes of the Drug Free Workplace Program, depending on job assignment and work location.
• Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non‑US institution, and six (6) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility,
• OR
• Master’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)