Water/Wastewater New Development Engineer III

City Of Gainesville, FL; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local government as a Water/Wastewater New Development Engineer III, where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to enhancing community infrastructure. In this role, you will review and evaluate plans for new water and wastewater systems, ensuring they meet high standards of constructability and maintainability. You will collaborate with city planners and developers, design service connections, and prepare necessary permits. Embrace the opportunity to make a tangible impact on your community while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits, including a pension plan and educational reimbursement. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be a vital part of the Gainesville way of life.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Pension Plan

Reimbursement for Education and Training

Fitness Centers

Paid Leave

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering plus 4 years experience or Master’s plus 3 years experience.
• Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review development plans and provide design recommendations.
• Design, permit, and coordinate construction of extensions and service connections.
• Collaborate with engineers and city staff to solve problems.

Skills

MS Office

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Engineering Principles

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP ERP

Job description

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Water/Wastewater New Development Engineer III

Apply locations Gainesville, Fl | time type Full time | posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago | job requisition id 5171

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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville—you will directly contribute to 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 enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department: 2210 GRU - Water Engineering

Salary Range: $68,979.59 - $105,083.94

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Details: Gainesville Regional Utilities' (GRU) Water/Wastewater Department seeks to fill a Utility Engineer III position in the New Development Infrastructure group. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating plans for new Water/Wastewater infrastructure design, updating standards, and overseeing construction. Work is performed both in-office and onsite, providing a unique opportunity to review design and installation of infrastructure.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Making a community impact
• Advancement opportunities
• Pension plan
• Reimbursement for education and training

What you'll be doing:

• Review development plans and provide design recommendations based on standards, constructability, and maintainability
• Participate in meetings with city planners, officials, developers, and engineers to provide input on water/wastewater design and service connections
• Design, permit, and coordinate construction of extensions and service connections
• Review and update design, construction, and material standards; research material specifications
• Revise existing details and create new details using AutoCAD
• Prepare ROW and FDEP permits
• Update material info in SAP ERP system
• Perform civil design and lift station calculations
• Collaborate with engineers, the public, and city staff to solve problems and develop solutions
• Interact with internal staff and external customers
• Analyze complex data
• Perform outdoor tasks under varying conditions

May underfill as Engineer II, I

Job Description:

Summary: Independent engineering work applying standard principles and procedures, reporting to a supervisor, with some guidance on complex issues. Emphasis on independent application of engineering principles to clear objectives.

Examples of Work: Includes preparing analyses, specifications, research, and reports; negotiating; planning; evaluating; inspecting; designing; testing; consulting; building relationships; budgeting; and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited) + 4 years experience OR Master’s + 3 years experience
• Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License
• Optional: Florida Engineering Intern license; PE license preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in MS Office; specialized software knowledge; independent work capability; strong engineering principles; effective communication; ability to build relationships; supervision skills; data analysis; physical ability for outdoor work; environmental resilience.

Additional Information: May require assessments, may fill multiple positions, and may establish an eligibility list.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, life, paid leave, holidays, pension, deferred compensation, fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, medical staff, and wellness programs. Note: Benefits not for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity: City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and disabled persons encouraged to apply. Accommodations available upon request.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans encouraged to apply; preference considered at each step of the process. For assistance, contact HR.

About Us

The City of Gainesville employs over 2,200 individuals across various roles, including engineers and administrative staff. The city offers diverse career opportunities within government and utility services.