Staff Engineer; Civil, Environmental

Job Description - Staff Engineer (Civil, Environmental) (13512)

Job Description

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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Water/Wastewater Engineer of the Future / Staff Engineer

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, 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.

Candidates may come from:

• 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

Individual continues to acquire knowledge and skills in a specific functional area by performing engineering assignments using standard analysis, procedures and techniques. Responsibilities may include performing moderate investigation and analysis, design tasks, preparing project documents and plans, editing specifications, conducting research and investigations and solving straight forward problems. Continues to receive moderate instruction to complete specific objectives and direction when encountering unconventional or complex problems and developing potential solutions.

Completed work receives oversight to insure the application of sound professional judgment. Is expected to coordinate work with all internal and external stakeholders as required. Assists the manager with schedules, budgets and communications regarding specific assignments and projects.

• Assess and make recommended system design improvements, expansions or replacements under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
• Serve as a project manager of small to moderately complex utility projects through all phases including: initial scoping, funding approvals, site selections, design, specifying and procuring equipment, coordinating construction, cost and budget management,…