Licensed Engineer (Water & Wastewater Engineering Division)
Broward County Government, Pompano Beach, FL, United States
Position Overview
The Licensed Engineer for the WWS Engineering Planning, Development & GIS Section of the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, Engineering Division performs professional and administrative work for utility planning initiatives and projects initiated by land developers through a Broward County Utility Connection Permit (“Developer Projects”).
Key Responsibilities
Review design and record drawings for developer projects and capital projects.
Coordinate with engineering inspection staff and other divisions.
Perform hydraulic modeling and prepare planning outlines for future capital projects.
Evaluate and review reports and documents for correctness, completeness and timeliness.
Undertake special studies, perform analysis, and prepare reports.
Prepare plans and technical specifications for construction bid and work with purchasing to develop contracts.
Perform in‑depth technical review of construction plans, ensuring concurrence with design requirements and constructability.
Manage construction contracts including procurement, cost accounting, schedules, and construction engineering inspections.
Provide oversight of consultant design services, conduct negotiations, supervise preparation of scope and fees, and approve invoices.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of internal and external design projects.
Enter data and upload documents into county and state computer systems to track contaminated site cleanup status.
Train and assist in resolving complex Air Permitting issues and supervise engineering consultants.
Coordinate the process of bidding, contract development, exchange of information, and surveys.
Search/ review environmental assessment reports, remedial action designs and construction plans; update databases and prepare paperwork for order issuance.
Provide technical direction and supervision to junior engineers, CAD technicians, and other technical personnel.
Perform related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment, including six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida for the duration of assignment.
Preferences
Master’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP™) Certification.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification, Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV-SP).
Florida Certified General Contractor License; Broward County Licensed General Building Contractor; Speciality Building Contractor; Engineer/Speciality Engineering Contractor.
Board Certified Environmental Engineering Certification (BCEE).
Two (2) or more years of water and wastewater design experience.
Two (2) or more years of construction management experience.
Two (2) or more years of governmental contract and procurement experience.
Two (2) or more years of water distribution and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience.
Two (2) or more years’ experience with geographic information system (GIS) data and analysis.
Competencies
Tech Savvy – Anticipates and adopts innovations in digital technology applications.
Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
Decision Quality – Makes timely, effective decisions and ensures compliance with policies and standards.
Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities with urgency and high energy.
Plans and Aligns – Prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Optimizes Work Processes – Implements continuous improvement and resolves process breakdowns.
Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and track performance.
Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear, polished, and compelling communications.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Perform sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and exerts up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, including sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable hazards: routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery.
County-wide Emergency and Employee Responsibilities
During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers and may be called to work in the event of a disaster or other emergency situation.
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the County’s Employee Code of Ethics and all related policies.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Assistance requests can be made in advance to the Professional Standards Section at 954‑357‑6500 or by email at Profstandards@broward.org.
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The Licensed Engineer for the WWS Engineering Planning, Development & GIS Section of the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, Engineering Division performs professional and administrative work for utility planning initiatives and projects initiated by land developers through a Broward County Utility Connection Permit (“Developer Projects”).
Key Responsibilities
Review design and record drawings for developer projects and capital projects.
Coordinate with engineering inspection staff and other divisions.
Perform hydraulic modeling and prepare planning outlines for future capital projects.
Evaluate and review reports and documents for correctness, completeness and timeliness.
Undertake special studies, perform analysis, and prepare reports.
Prepare plans and technical specifications for construction bid and work with purchasing to develop contracts.
Perform in‑depth technical review of construction plans, ensuring concurrence with design requirements and constructability.
Manage construction contracts including procurement, cost accounting, schedules, and construction engineering inspections.
Provide oversight of consultant design services, conduct negotiations, supervise preparation of scope and fees, and approve invoices.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of internal and external design projects.
Enter data and upload documents into county and state computer systems to track contaminated site cleanup status.
Train and assist in resolving complex Air Permitting issues and supervise engineering consultants.
Coordinate the process of bidding, contract development, exchange of information, and surveys.
Search/ review environmental assessment reports, remedial action designs and construction plans; update databases and prepare paperwork for order issuance.
Provide technical direction and supervision to junior engineers, CAD technicians, and other technical personnel.
Perform related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment, including six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida for the duration of assignment.
Preferences
Master’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP™) Certification.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification, Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV-SP).
Florida Certified General Contractor License; Broward County Licensed General Building Contractor; Speciality Building Contractor; Engineer/Speciality Engineering Contractor.
Board Certified Environmental Engineering Certification (BCEE).
Two (2) or more years of water and wastewater design experience.
Two (2) or more years of construction management experience.
Two (2) or more years of governmental contract and procurement experience.
Two (2) or more years of water distribution and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience.
Two (2) or more years’ experience with geographic information system (GIS) data and analysis.
Competencies
Tech Savvy – Anticipates and adopts innovations in digital technology applications.
Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
Decision Quality – Makes timely, effective decisions and ensures compliance with policies and standards.
Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities with urgency and high energy.
Plans and Aligns – Prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Optimizes Work Processes – Implements continuous improvement and resolves process breakdowns.
Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and track performance.
Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear, polished, and compelling communications.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Perform sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and exerts up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, including sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable hazards: routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery.
County-wide Emergency and Employee Responsibilities
During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers and may be called to work in the event of a disaster or other emergency situation.
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the County’s Employee Code of Ethics and all related policies.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Assistance requests can be made in advance to the Professional Standards Section at 954‑357‑6500 or by email at Profstandards@broward.org.
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