Salary : $70,272.82 - $91,354.67 Annually
Location : UT Business Office, Engineering & Construct 1016 Spring Villas Point, Winter Springs, FL 32708, FL
Job Type: Full Time Employment
Job Number:
Department: UT Utilities Engineering
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Professional engineering and administrative project management (concept to completion) for all elements of Seminole County's utility capital improvement program. This service entails management of the planning, design, permitting and construction of rehabilitation, improvements, and/or expansions of the potable (drinking) water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems within the County's four utility service areas (typically unincorporated areas) to ensure quality, cost effective utility infrastructure in compliance with Federal and State regulations.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions
Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Reviews utility projects, coordinates engineering issues with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and makes recommendations to bring about consistency with established codes and regulations. Ensure the development of planning, scheduling, design, bidding and construction methods resulting in efficient, regulatory compliant, reliable and operational water, wastewater and reclaim infrastructure. Enforce contract documents for quality and safe construction practices for all parties inclusive of traversing citizens in public right of ways and construction crews. Ensure no pollutant discharge to public bodies of water and wetlands from construction activities.

Represents the Division and the Department at various meetings and conferences and on local technical and advisory committees.

Supports design managers for water and wastewater design contracts, construction support personnel overseeing the construction contractors, and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) contractors. Ensure compliance with permit clearances, warranty bond conditions and utility assets are put into service.

Participates in selection and contracting of consultants, determines project costs for engineering projects, manages financial oversight of invoices and budget matters and approvals, tracks scheduled progress of design and construction activities, reports all aspects of project progress and issues to the Utilities Engineering Manager, and facilitates problem and issue resolution for design and construction projects.

Performs periodic on site assessments of assigned projects. Makes recommendations for corrective actions as necessary.
Organize, directs, and supervises work activities in the areas of engineering review and management.

Generates cost estimates for Capital Projects to assist with budgeting for the Capital Improvement Program.

Reviews and comments on plans submitted by developers, engineers, and the public on County policies regarding water, wastewater, reclaim water and solid waste engineering and represents the Division at Development Review Meetings

Participates in pre-application conferences, project review team meetings, and pre-construction conferences, to assure that engineering design standards and specifications are correct and understood.

Plans, develops, schedules, coordinates, and directs water, wastewater and solid waste projects and ensures their completion on schedule and on budget.

Administers professional services contracts, negotiates changes in scope of work and approves field changes for capital projects as necessary.

Prepares recommendations for the Division's budget and Capital Improvement Program.

Makes decisions and recommendations on engineering problems and methods, using best engineering practices.

Confers with various support staff, such as Inspectors and Technicians, in support of assigned projects.

Uses AutoCAD to generate design plans and update County Details for the construction of potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water projects.

Use hydraulic modeling software to model the County's water, wastewater and reclaimed models to determine capacity analysis, water age and residual calculations.

Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary. In-house project estimator, electrical reviewer and provide SCADA/HMI support.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related field and six (6) months to six (6) years related experience preferred.
Must possess and maintain either an active State of Florida Engineer Intern (E.I.) license, or an active State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Skilled in the use of computer aided design systems, geographic information systems, various programs for engineering analysis, database management, document preparation, and general information management.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Requirements
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, as applies to water, wastewater and solid waste.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse professionals and other county staff.
Ability to plan, organize, expedite and set work priorities for program and assigned staff.

Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and engineering data.

Knowledge of engineering design, construction methods, materials, standards and techniques related to utility projects.

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Water Management District and County laws, rules, regulations, codes, guidelines and permitting requirements.

Ability to evaluate information, make decisions and coordinate programs efficiently.

Ability to plan, organize, expedite and set work priorities for projects.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various groups and individuals.

Ability to prepare clear and effective technical reports and correspondence.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license.
County-paid benefits for employees

Competitive Wages: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.

Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.
Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.

Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.
Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.
Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.
Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.
Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.
Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.
Health Insurance:Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.
Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.
Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.
Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees:
Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.
Dental Insurance: A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense.
Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.
Cancer and Specified Disease: Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.
Flexible Spending Account: Apre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.
Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.
01

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• GED/High School
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree or higher

03

Do you have any issued water or wastewater licenses or certifications? If yes, please list all relevant licenses or certifications.
04

How many years of relevant experience in Utilities construction do you possess?

• None
• Less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

05

How many years of contract administration, computer aided design, or engineering analysis do you possess?

• None
• Less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

06

Do you possess an active State of Florida Engineer Intern or Professional Engineer license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question