Salary: $98,512.00 - $137,916.00 Annually
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13270-0725
Department: Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt.
Division: Engineering & Contract Mgmt.
Opening Date: 07/18/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $98,512.00 - $137,916.00
Pay Grade: P51 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ENGINEER III!

The role of Engineer III involves acting in an advisory capacity, this position provides support to Utility Operations and Maintenance to provide engineering solutions for water/wastewater/reclaimed water transmission, distribution, and collection system projects for optimization, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to identify opportunities for operational improvements, and committed to ensuring the Utility's readiness for future demands. They will possess a comprehensive understanding of daily operational processes and actively participate in efforts to enhance system performance. The position requires performing highly complex and specialized engineering evaluations and studies to support utility planning, operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The Engineer III role may also involve planning, developing, coordinating, and directing large-scale projects related to utility system expansion, repair, and replacement. Responsibilities may include managing and reviewing the work of subordinate technical staff and consulting engineers engaged in utility system evaluations, program planning, facility design, and construction management.
Essential Job Functions

Under broad guidance from the Utilities Engineering and Contract Management Department leadership team, Engineer III is responsible for providing engineering direction, guidance, and support to the Utilities Operation and Maintenance Department. This involves using available asset management data, hydraulic modeling tools, and coordination with other departments to identify needed projects. The candidate must have ability to analyze and provide conceptual designs and budget estimates for capital improvement projects. Must be able to utilize hydraulic modeling software and other tools to evaluate distribution system deficiencies and propose solutions. Assist with project prioritization and budget planning during the annual budgeting process. Collaborates with regulatory agencies such as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and local authorities to ensure compliance with water quality standards and permit requirements. Supports system expansion and infrastructure upgrades to accommodate growth and regulatory demands. Assists with troubleshooting operational concerns, including pump optimization, storage capacity assessments, and resolving water plant-related issues beyond routine operational capabilities. Serves as the subject matter expert when working with contractors on water plant expansion, treatment upgrades, and long-term source and consumption planning. Acts as the primary stakeholder for the Water Quality Master Plan. Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of modern developments, accepted practices, current literature, and sources of information in the area of public utilities engineering and applicable laws, regulatory rules and regulations.
• Familiar with water sources management, storage facilities, booster pumping stations, sewage pump stations, and water quality control measures.
• Ability to utilize hydraulic modeling software to evaluate and optimize potable water systems.
• Knowledge of the operations of potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Operation and Maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify potable water source, storage, pumping, quality or distribution system problems and analyze alternate solutions to these problems.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering reports, regulatory permits, construction plans, specifications and contracts.
• Ability to meet and work with the public and regulatory authorities, make presentations, and reply to complaints.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering. Five (5) years of experience in the field of planning or hydraulic analysis, plant engineering or in an operating plant environment supporting production, operations and maintenance activities, including three (3) years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer required. Must be proficient with hydraulic modeling software and be able to apply it routinely.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida required. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution Operator Level 3 license preferred.

*If hired with an out of state equivalent of State of Florida registration as a Professional Engineer, must have the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida within one (1) year from the date of hire.
*Applicants that are not registered as a Professional Engineer may apply and maybe considered for a Technical Specialist III position at $77,186.00 - $108,061.00 Annually (D.O.Q.) at departments discretion.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.

• No
• Yes

04

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

05

Which best describes the years of experience you have in the field of planning or hydraulic analysis, plant engineering or in an operating plant environment supporting production, operations and maintenance activities?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year but less than two
• Two years but less than three
• Three years but less than four
• Four years but less than five
• Five years but less than six
• Six years but less than seven
• Seven years but less than eight
• Eight years but less than nine
• Nine years but less than ten
• Ten or more years of experience

06

Which best describes the years of engineering experience you have as a Professional Engineer?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

07

Are you proficient with hydraulic modeling software?

• Yes
• `No

08

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida?

• No
• Yes

09

Please provide your P.E. License number.
10

If you are not a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, do you have the EQUIVALENT from another state with the ability to obtain registration in Florida within one year from date of hire? (Please attach documentation for review)

• No
• Yes

11

Please provide the equivalent state license number.
12

Do you have a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution Operator Level 3 license?

• No
• Yes

13

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

15

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

16

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

17

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

18

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
19

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Other

20

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
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