Full Time
$103,640.00 – $159,346.50
Closing Date: Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK
Utility specific industry and organization-recognized, independent professional performing advanced
technical engineering work requiring knowledge and application of the latest advancements in the field.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general
supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial
responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on the application of intensive and diversified
knowledge and advanced engineering skills and coordination of engineering staff to complex and novel
projects.

Provides technical guidance on unusual, non-typical, complex problems and projects requiring a high
degree of creativity, foresight, mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering
problems.

Note: It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer IV /
Utility Designer IV are inherently included in this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
Prepares or coordinates the preparation, review, and approval of engineering analyses, specifications,
and reports for complex projects.

Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of engineer(s), utility designer(s), engineering technician(s)
and/or consultants. Evaluates progress and performance of the staff and results obtained, and
recommends major changes to achieve overall objectives. May involve performance management
responsibilities.

Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations,
requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Requires guidance by management in
addressing customer requirements.

The individual contributor may serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes
within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team.
Represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate
work.

Develops and modifies engineering theories, precepts, practices, and procedures. Formulates operating
policies.

Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purpose of
recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments.
Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by
others.

Serves as the technical expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts,
principles, and processes. Devises and develops new approaches to problems encountered.

Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and
procedures or carries out projects that involve a number of engineering disciplines. Work typically
results in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific
methods.

Serves as the technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts,
principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility (i.e., subject matter, function, type of
facility or equipment, or product).

Applies knowledge of engineering economic analysis to projects or systems; compares alternatives using
appropriate economic analysis. Reviews and approves the economic analysis and engineering
recommendations prepared by others and interprets results to support policy, ratemaking or budgeting.

Provides guidance, assistance, and interpretation to others. Guidance relating largely to overall
objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.

Designs and evaluates engineering projects and activities with internal departments, outside
consultants, and contractors on complex projects.

Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.

Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations, uses
skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues, including the initiation and maintenance of extensive
contacts with these parties.

Develops and makes technical presentations.

Develops, implements, and maintains an annual work plan and annual budget.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of science in engineering degree from an ABET accredited educational institution and eight (8)
or more years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility. Appropriate co-op time
and/or an advanced degree in engineering, business or other relevant courses of study may substitute for
up to one year of experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer license may be required.
Must meet the FBPE requirements as defined in Chapter 471 of the Florida Statute and obtain and
maintain “Professional Engineer” Licensing as required by Water/Wastewater Engineering, Public Works,
Energy Delivery and Principal Engineers assigned to the water/wastewater, and special projects areas of
Strategic Planning.
Valid Florida Driver License required.