Utilities Planning Senior Engineer - R21121

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government’s Public Utilities department seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to plan and manage water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems, supporting current operations and future growth.

You’ll lead utility improvement projects, evaluate capacity, collaborate with design consultants and construction teams, and ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

Starting pay range is $108,000–$120,000 annually, based on experience and licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field with 4 years post-PE/PG experience
• Master's degree with 3 years post-PE/PG experience
• PE or PG licensed
• A valid Florida driver's license at time of hire
• Experience in utility design, construction, and operations (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing utility 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 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 UWHCA projects
• Collaborate with operations staff to develop project scopes, designs, facility upgrades, repairs, and improvement plans; prepare documentation for permits
• Support Neighborhood Initiated Program to develop utility infrastructure projects, including project mgmt, cost projections, and stakeholder coordination
• Represent Public Utilities at meetings and County Commission presentations, review projects, and support standards development

Skills

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field

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

Florida driver's license

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

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- AMaster'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

• Posses 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