Engineer III (N/S)

An employee in this class is responsible for participating in a variety of engineering assignments of more than average difficulty, which may generally include project development, engineering design, construction oversight, permit processing, inspection, or maintenance review of stormwater projects and related activities. Tasks generally require the exercise of a high degree of technical knowledge and ability in applying principles of water resources engineering to improve operational or maintenance functions and implementing or coordinating efforts to assist in proper development, implementation, and completion of major programs and stormwater projects on a city-wide basis. Other tasks may require the employee’s basic knowledge of transportation, public utilities, or general civil engineer. Under general direction, employees exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in selecting work methods and formulating recommendations to meet program needs, objectives, and goals. Work is reviewed through conferences, oral and written reports, and observation of results obtained.

Participates in stormwater engineering design and preparation of construction plans and specifications following Division’s standard procedures, general engineering standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations for procurement of construction contracts.  Prepares preliminary designs, cost estimates, bid documents, environmental and other required permit applications, including application packages, and comment responses.  Completes other pertinent tasks to facilitate overall project development. Perform drainage analysis and design stormwater systems.

Directs or participates in preparation of rules, regulations and ordinances; provides input into development of annual department budget; coordinates plans, special studies, contracts, design, and functional requirements with municipal departments and outside sources, such as contractors, engineering firms and governmental agencies; represents department in area of work at technical meetings and conferences; maintains effective relationships with municipal and outside agencies; performs functions in administration of federal programs through coordination with municipal departments and outside agencies by understanding and interpreting federal guidelines and requirements; acts as a team leader on a project basis in order to facilitate project completion.

Participates in studies and analysis of stormwater operational or maintenance issues including review of site conditions, reference documents, applicable regulations, GIS and other available data resources, and written reports and performs field investigations, hydraulic and hydrological calculations, or modeling to develop alternative stormwater engineering solutions.

Assists with and coordinates the work of professional services including surveying, geotechnical investigation, arboricultural, public outreach, and other required services.

Provides or assists with construction oversight to confirm completed project is constructed in substantial compliance with contract documents.  Coordinates construction with engineers, inspectors, public and private utilities, and contractors to keep project on schedule; acts as engineering team leader on a project basis to facilitate project completion.

Reviews as-built surveys and record drawings to facilitate maintenance of drainage system asset records.

Manages consultant services following standard Division procedures for project development and implementation.  Reviews and negotiates consultant services agreements. Reviews, provides comment, and directs consultants on development of construction documents to confirm alignment with project goals, technical standards, and applicable regulations.

Reviews engineering designs submitted for permitting of private work, provides comment, and approves designs in compliance with technical standards and applicable regulations.

Assists with public outreach to keep stakeholders informed of nature and project goals, benefits, schedules, applicable rules, regulations and constraints and other information of interest.

Trains professional, sub-professional, technical, and clerical personnel; completes studies, updates files, prepares plans and reports; makes recommendations with respect to future projects and preventative maintenance programs, as required.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of water resource engineering including fluid mechanics hydraulics, and hydrology; federal, state, and local government rules, regulations, technical standards, and/or ordinances; water quality improvement technology and alternative BMPs; engineering industry developments related to water resources engineering.

Skills in:  drainage analysis and design of stormwater systems 

Ability to: plan, analyze, and design solutions to stormwater engineering issues and prepare complete engineering plans and specifications for major and minor projects; read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; analyze engineering data and draw sound conclusions; prepare and submit detailed, clear and concise reports, both in writing  and orally; train others in water resources engineering and city processes and procedures, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the general public.

Mostly sedentary, indoors, occasional outdoors and lifting, requires frequent use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.

Requires bachelor’s degree in engineering, from ABET accredited college or university within general related area of assignment, and three (3) years of post-degree engineering experience preferably in stormwater engineering design with possession of a Professional Engineer license;

 or

If in possession of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation, five (5) years of post-degree preferably stormwater engineering design experience.  Significant independent project completion experience required.

Possession of a valid driver’s license

Possession of a Professional Engineer License or  Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation Departmental required

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

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