Utilities Planning Senior Engineer

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! 
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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