Utilities Planning Senior Engineer

Scgov; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Public Utilities is seeking an Engineer to plan and improve water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems that serve the community. You will manage utility projects from design through construction, review capacity needs, and coordinate with designers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

The role requires Civil Engineering credentials, licensure, and a Florida driver’s license, with opportunities to lead CIP efforts and collaborate with multiple departments and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with direct experience in water, wastewater and reclaimed water system design and operations.
• Master's degree with related experience for advanced roles and leadership; PE or PG licensure required/preferred.
• Licensed P.E. or P.G. is required or must be obtained in a reasonable timeframe.
• Valid Florida driver's license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing utility system capacity and plan infrastructure improvements.
• Manage utility oversizing agreements and developer reimbursement processes.
• Coordinate interlocal agreements between Sarasota County and other entities.
• Provide technical support for CIP projects, site reviews, and utility issues.
• Plan and implement water, wastewater, and reclaimed water system improvements.
• Oversee design consultants and construction contractors to meet schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with FDEP, FDOT and other agencies on projects.
• Develop project scopes with operations and prepare permit documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) licensed

Florida driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

Department

Public Utilities

About Our Job

Engineer the Future of Sarasota County's Utility Infrastructure!

Are you ready to put your engineering expertise to work planning and improving the water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems that serve our community? Join Sarasota County's Public Utilities team and help shape reliable infrastructure that supports both current operations and future growth.

In this role, you'll manage utility improvement projects, evaluate system capacity, coordinate with design consultants and construction contractors, and support infrastructure planning from design through construction. You'll also collaborate with County departments, regulatory agencies, and external partners to resolve technical challenges, coordinate utility projects, and ensure improvements meet operational needs, schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

Make a lasting impact on the infrastructure our community depends on.

Job Description

• Analyze existing utility system capacity and plan infrastructure improvements to support future growth, facility expansions, and operational needs
• Manage utility oversizing agreements, including agreement development, County approval coordination, and developer reimbursement processes
• Coordinate utility interlocal agreements between Sarasota County and other governmental entities
• Provide technical support for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, site and development reviews, and utility operational issues
• Plan and implement water, wastewater, and reclaimed water system improvements based on utility master plans and infrastructure needs
• Manage assigned utility projects from design through construction, providing technical guidance and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Oversee design consultants and construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate with internal departments, FDEP, FDOT, and other agencies on utility infrastructure projects, including FDOT Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement (UWHCA) projects
• Collaborate with operations staff to develop project scopes, designs, facility upgrades, repairs, and improvement plans; prepare documentation for state and federal permits
• Provide support for the Neighborhood Initiated Program to develop utility infrastructure projects for existing communities. Duties include project management and development of utility designs and cost projections, coordination with community representatives, conducting workshops with external stakeholders, and preparing utility agreements between Sarasota County and external stakeholders for project specific activities
• Represent Public Utilities at public meetings and County Commission presentations, review County and regional utility projects, and support the development of technical and operational standards

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field with direct experience related to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water system and facility design, construction, and operations AND four (4) years post P.E. or P.G. of related project experience
• -OR- A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field with direct experience related to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water system and facility design, construction, and operations AND three (3) years post P.E. or P.G. of related project experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) licensed
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Poses Florida Registered Professional Engineer Certificate
• Experience in utility design, construction, and operations
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to design and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and facilities
• Experience in utility planning, compliance with permitting rules, contract development and administration
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ESRI's and ArcGIS

Subject to Passing Substance Screening

This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $108,000 - $120,000.00/ annually , based upon experience

Employee Type: Regular (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

You will need to present the following items on your first day:

• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work.