Job Details: Gainesville Regional Utilities' (GRU) Water/Wastewater Department is currently seeking to a fill a Utility Engineer III position in the New Development Infrastructure group. This position will perform professional and technical engineering work reviewing and evaluating plans for the design of new Water/Wastewater infrastructure; reviewing, and updating the Water/Wastewater Material, Design, and Construction Standards; and construction oversight of new Water/Wastewater infrastructure. Work is performed in both an office and onsite with a unique opportunity to review both the design and installation of new water/wastewater infrastructure. What's in it for you:• Competitive compensation and benefit package• Making a difference in the community• Advancement opportunities• Pension plan that works for you, when you stop working• Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training **MAY UNDERFILL AS AN ENGINEER II, I** Job Description: SUMMARY Independent professional caliber and technical engineering work requiring application of standard engineering principles and procedures. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision receiving instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features; assistance furnished on unusual problems. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its limited supervisory responsibility and lack of policy interpretation, and by its emphasis on independent fully competent application of standard engineering principles to engineering problems having clear and specified objectives, interpretation of data, and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables. Note: The Engineer 3 / Utility Designer 3 classification is the third in a series of four Engineer / Utility Designer Classifications of progressively more demanding job competencies and engineering duties. It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer1 and 2 are inherently included in this position. The inability to acquire and develop the required job competencies for each progressively higher-level Engineer / Utility Designer classification (Engineer / Utility Designer 4) may result in performance management action up to and including employment termination. EXAMPLES OF WORK* *This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS What you'll be doing: Depending on area of assignment: Reviewing development plans and provide design engineering recommendations based on regulatory/jurisdictional standards, constructability, and ability for GRU to maintain water and wastewater infrastructure for the benefit of all GRU customers Attend collaborative meetings with City planners, building officials, developers, engineers, and other GRU and City departments and provide input on GRU water/wastewater design, service connections for the water distribution and wastewater collection systems Design, permit, and coordinate construction of GRU constructed extension and service connections for the water distribution and wastewater collection systems Review and update existing Water/Wastewater Design, Construction, and Material Standards. Research material specifications, applications, and performance for inclusion into Material Standards.  Revise existing construction details and design new details using AutoCADPrepare ROW permits and FDEP permits  Update material information in SAP ERP system Perform civil design and lift station analysis and calculations according to project requirements Work actively with engineers, the public, and other City/GRU staff to problem solve and arrive at creative solutions that are technically sound, and respond to specific issues of the site and proposed project. Investigate problems, recommend corrective action, as necessary, to resolve problems Interact with other technical and non-technical internal staff and external customersCompilation and analysis of complex data Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions Prepares engineering analyses of some difficulty and prepares specifications, process studies, research investigations, and reports. Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy. Prepares long and short-range master plan studies. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures. Makes minor adaptations and modifications. Inspects construction work in progress to determine whether proper materials and workmanship are used and compliance with plans and specifications. Designs, prepares, and reviews plans, specifications, and detailed cost estimates for changes, additions, and deletions to the applicable area of assignment. Designs and develops equipment with relatively few complex features. Tests and evaluates materials and/or equipment. Assists in providing consultative services to management relating to sound environmental practices. Personal contacts include other engineering personnel, customers, contractors, and suppliers requiring the cultivation and maintenance of effective business relationships. Assists in representing organization interests to a variety of outside groups. Assists in preparing departmental budget estimates by assembling and preparing data, reports, and cost estimates. Attends work on a continuous and regular basis. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and four (4) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility, OR Master’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and three (3) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility. CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES Licenses Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License required. Certifications Valid State of Florida “Engineering Intern” license may be required for Water/Waste Water, Public Works or special project areas. Professional Engineer license preferred. *** Note: Positions requiring the Professional Engineer (PE) certification require graduation from an ABET accredited institution and do not permit graduation from a similarly accredited institution. ***