Salary : $72,704.53 - $112,531.12 Annually
Location : 1205 NE 5th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2026-054
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job SummaryThis is advanced professional and technical work responsible for supporting the planning, review, coordination, and implementation of utility infrastructure systems and operational functions related to water, reuse, wastewater, and stormwater services. The role includes performing technical reviews of development and capital improvement projects, coordinating permitting and regulatory compliance activities, conducting field assessments, supporting infrastructure planning and project delivery, and providing technical and administrative support under the direction of the Utilities Infrastructure Systems Manager or designee.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency: Employees in this role must report and perform duties as instructed throughout an emergency. The emergency situation may require working extended hours or consecutive days with little warning, depending on its nature.
Duties and Responsibilities - Coordinate and perform utility development reviews through Pre-Application Meetings (PAM), Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings, pre-construction meetings, and related review processes.
- Review and evaluate engineering plans, specifications, calculations, permits, and technical documents for proposed or modified water, reuse, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure to ensure compliance with City standards and applicable regulations.
- Conduct field inspections and site evaluations to support technical reviews, infrastructure assessments, and project coordination activities.
- Perform utility capacity evaluations, meter sizing requests, point-of-connection determinations, routing feasibility assessments, and developer service level requirements.
- Assist in the review and coordination of as-built drawings, easements, right-of-way documents, legal descriptions, and related public records associated with utility infrastructure projects, including coordination with City Engineering Inspectors and GIS personnel regarding as-built information.
- Serve as a liaison between developers, consultants, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal departments to facilitate timely coordination and project delivery.
- Compile, communicate, and track comments, approvals, revisions, and project documentation within applicable software and tracking systems.
- Support the planning, prioritization, permitting, bidding, scheduling, budgeting, and closeout of operational and capital improvement projects.
- Assist with technical document preparation, drawing redlines, process improvements, and data-driven decision-making initiatives supporting utility operations and infrastructure management.
- Utilize various software applications, databases, and hardware systems to support engineering reviews, project coordination, asset management, and operational functions.
- Represents the Department in meetings, prepares and presents reports, supports grant applications, responds to stakeholder inquiries, and participates in emergency response activities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related field preferred.
Experience
- At least three (3) years of experience in utilities engineering plan review, design, permitting, inspections, and general construction activities involving potable water, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitary sewer systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Visio, relational databases, and asset management software.
- Strong familiarity with materials, methods, tools, regulations, and documentation related to water-reuse, wastewater, and stormwater systems preferred.
- A comparable combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of minimum qualifications
Licenses/Certifications
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Florida Engineer Intern (EI) certification, or must obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or must obtain within one (1) year of hire.
- Valid Florida Driver's License.
- Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
- Ability to acquire FEMA NIMS certification through G-400 level.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of engineering principles, utility standards, and regulations related to water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and stormwater systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, blueprints, and technical documents.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency with engineering and office software, permit tracking systems, and related technology.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Commitment to providing excellent public service with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and field environments.
- Ability to perform field inspections, including walking, climbing, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and at active construction sites.
Additional InformationWork Days/Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Job Status: ( X ) Full-time ( ) Part-time/temporary
Department/Number: Utilities Pay Plan/Grade: 50/27
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed in Environmental, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering? You must attach a copy of your degree certificate or transcripts to your application.
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Above
- None
02
How many years of experience do you have in utilities, water, sewer, and stormwater engineering plan review?
- Less than three (3) years
- Three (3) to five (5) years
- Six (6) to eight (8) years
- Nine (9) years or more
03
Please describe your experience in utilities engineering plan review.
04
How many years of engineering experience do you have in the planning, design, permitting, and construction/project management of water and wastewater treatment plants, including water distribution and wastewater collection systems?
- Less than three (3) years
- Three (3) to five (5) years
- Six (6) to eight (8) years
- Nine (9) years or more
05
Please describe your experience in an engineering role involving planning, design, permitting, construction project management, and/or development review related to water, wastewater, and/or stormwater systems.
06
Have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam?
- Yes, I have attached a copy of my official test scorecard, showing the exam date, score, and eligibility.
- No
07
Do you currently hold a Florida Engineer Intern (EI) certification?
- Yes, I have attached a copy of my certification to the application.
- No, but I acknowledge that I must obtain it within twelve (12) months of hire.
08
Do you currently hold a valid Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license?
- Yes, I have attached a copy of my registration to the application.
- No
09
Do you currently hold a Lean Six Sigma certification?
- Yes, I hold a White Belt certification and understand I must obtain a Green Belt certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Yes, I hold a Yellow Belt certification and understand I must obtain a Green Belt certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Yes, I hold a Green Belt certification
- Yes, I hold a Black Belt certification
- Yes, I hold a Master Black Belt (MBB) certification
- No, but I understand I must obtain a Green Belt certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
10
Please indicate your level of proficiency with the following software applications. (Check all that apply. Skills testing may be required.)
- Microsoft Word - Beginner
- Microsoft Word - Intermediate
- Microsoft Word - Advanced
- Microsoft Excel - Beginner
- Microsoft Excel - Intermediate
- Microsoft Excel - Advanced
- Microsoft PowerPoint - Beginner
- Microsoft PowerPoint - Intermediate
- Microsoft PowerPoint - Advanced
- GIS - Beginner
- GIS - Intermediate
- GIS - Advanced
- AutoCAD - Beginner
- AutoCAD - Intermediate
- AutoCAD - Advanced
- Visio - Beginner
- Visio - Intermediate
- Visio - Advanced
- Asset Management - Beginner
- Asset Management - Intermediate
- Asset Management - Advanced
- Hydraulic Modeling - Beginner
- Hydraulic Modeling - Intermediate
- Hydraulic Modeling - Advanced
- Automation Software - Beginner
- Automation Software - Intermediate
- Automation Software - Advanced
- None
11
Please list the asset management software or platforms you have experience using.
12
Please list the hydraulic modeling software or platforms you have experience using.
13
Please list the automation software or platforms you have experience using.
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