Water Wastewater Engineer

Veterans’ Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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JEA is recruiting for engineers with a Professional Engineering License to support the planning, modeling, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure. This role is ideal for civil, environmental, mechanical, or stormwater engineers with transferable experience in utilities, drainage, site development, or municipal engineering. The successful candidate may perform hydraulic modeling, system analysis, project management, and develop designs for pipelines, pump stations, and major capital improvements.

• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling for water distribution, sewer collection, force mains, and pump stations.
• Develop and/or review designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
• Manage capital projects from design to construction, including budgeting, scheduling, permitting, procurement, and consultant management.
• Provide operational and technical support, evaluate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare RFPs for engineering and construction services; review proposals and recommend awards.
• Conduct and/or ensure field inspections, testing, and construction observations occur to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
• Analyze system data, maintain modeling and GIS databases, and prepare technical and financial reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement efforts.
• (PE-level positions) Sign and seal engineering documents.

• Water/wastewater utilities
• Stormwater or drainage engineering
• Civil site/land development
• Municipal/public works engineering
• GIS, modeling, or data analytics roles supporting infrastructure

• Hydraulic modeling (EPANET, Water
  
  GEMS, Sewer
  
  GEMS, Info Works ICM, WSPro, SWMM, ICPR)
• GIS tools (ArcGIS, GIS Pro)
• Project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, eBuilder, Trimble)
• GIS & Data Tools (ArcGIS, GIS Pro, Power BI, Report Builder, PI Vision, Access)
• Project management and construction oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Applies broad knowledge of principles in a specific area. Independently evaluates, selects and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, able to function on multi‑discipline teams. Capable of planning and leading a major project or working on several projects of moderate scope. Responsibilities include planning and designing complete projects, systems, components or processes.
  
  Able to plan, design and conduct experiments, analysis and interpret results. Receives limited supervision on assignments, may receive guidance when necessary or when using modified techniques or unconventional approaches. Responsible to assign and direct work of others as assigned and coordinate work with other internal and external stakeholders as required. Prepares for the manager project scopes, schedules, budgets, assignments and communications regarding specific assignments and projects.
• Lead water and wastewater system design & development projects as assigned. This includes all aspects ranging from system modeling, planning, design, cost estimating and scope development under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
• Responsible for providing operational support to the water and wastewater operating staff. Includes monitoring system performance, modifying procedures, providing technical…