City of Tampa

This position is for senior level professional work in engineering.

The position is a senior level engineering position with the Wastewater Department. The employee will be responsible for a variety of engineering assignments related to the design and project management of Wastewater Department Capital Improvement Projects. Typical projects handled by this position include force main/gravity sewer pipeline replacements, pumping station rehabilitations, wastewater treatment plant improvements and collection system rehabilitation projects.

Work is of more than average difficulty.  Under general supervision, the employee exercises independent initiative and judgement to successfully meet objectives and goals.  Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through conferences, oral and written reports and observation of results obtained.

Performs as a senior project manager to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities needed to complete wastewater capital projects.  

Coordinates and communicates with consultant engineers, treatment and pumping station personnel, senior staff, other City Departments, utilities, and contractors.  

Reviews, approves, and maintains project schedules; reviews plans, specifications, and contract documents; resolves design and construction issues; reviews consultant qualifications, scopes of works, cost proposals. 

Performs other project management activities needed for a project life cycle.

Performs engineering analysis, collects and analyzes data, and conducts studies to evaluate the adequacy and condition of wastewater collection system facilities; provides recommendations and scopes of work for needed capital improvements; develops short- and long-term capital improvement plans and improvements required to address the needs for proposed and future projects.

Develops and evaluates design alternatives, completes engineering design calculations and analysis, prepares construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for wastewater capital improvement projects for replacing, rehabilitating, and upgrading collection system, pumping station, and treatment facilities. 

Prepares documentation including Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Design Criteria Packages to retain Engineering consultants or design-build teams.

Reviews construction plans of projects designed by consultants, other City Departments, and other agencies to determine compliance with City standards and adequacy of the design.  

Prepares related correspondence.  

Consults with engineers, contractors, developers, agency representatives and represents the Department at meetings related to the project.

Mentors and provides technical guidance to subordinate engineers and technical design staff.

Research alternative design and construction methods and materials.

Reviews contractor’s shop drawings, submittals, request for information (RFI) to determine compliance with the project’s plans and specifications. 

Evaluates alternative equipment, materials, and/or construction methods. 

Assists in the resolution of conflicts that arise during construction projects.

Performs related work as required.

Extensive knowledge of:  principles and practices of Wastewater, Civil, or Environmental engineering; federal, state, and municipal rules, regulations and ordinances, and other pertinent documents; developments and information in assigned field of engineering.

Ability to: coordinate and review the work of others engaged in engineering assignments; plan, design, and prepare complete engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents for major projects; read and interpret engineering plans, and specifications; analyze engineering data and draw sound conclusions; skill in the use and care of engineering tools; prepare and submit clear, concise reports both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public.

Some positions may require possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Florida driver’s license. 

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

Department employees must meet established level III criteria for the current job skills matrix.

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.