City Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled City Engineer to join our team at the City of Deltona. As a key member of our Public Works department, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support in the planning, design, and implementation of various infrastructure projects.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the design and inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with engineering plans, city code, and other regulations.
• Direct the review of project reports, engineering plans, construction specifications, and contract documents prepared by in-house staff and outside consultants.
• Coordinate the implementation of capital improvement projects and ensure projects are on schedule.
• Draft, modify, and review agreements for utility operations, including utility service, territorial, consultant, development, and utility relocation agreements.
• Perform design and specification criteria, construction engineering inspections, dispute resolution, and monitoring contract budgets.
• Assist in preparing requests for proposals and bid documents related to the construction of roadways, bridges, right-of-way permits, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Develop and update engineering standards for water, wastewater, and other utilities.
• Permit capital improvement projects and renew wastewater operating permits and consumptive use permits.
• Represent the City in meetings and correspondence with public officials, citizens, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare or review reports, agreements, ordinances, and resolutions, and prepare comments and recommendations for various actions.
• Provide engineering services, permitting, and technical review for project concepts, plans, and specifications, and review and monitor project progress.
• Maintain cognizance of regulations, laws, and rules concerning issues affecting areas of responsibility and modify/update policies and procedures accordingly.
• Provide input in the development of short and long-range plans, gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations, and coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Provide professional advice to supervisors, make presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public, and provide input to facilitate efficient day-to-day operations.
• Evaluate impacts on utilities due to annexations/road projects, etc., and convey utility concerns to other departments and government agencies.
• Assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget, perform cost control activities, monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control, prepare annual budget requests, and assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Prepare a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, supplemented by 2-5 years of previous experience and/or training that includes design, construction, and permitting experience.
• Florida Professional Engineer license required.
• Must possess and maintain Florida Registered Engineer (PE) certification or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

The City of Deltona offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the Florida Retirement System, paid employee health/dental, accrued vacation, birthday day off, sick leave, and more. Veteran Preference in appointment will be given to those eligible.