Director of Engineering

Director Of Engineering

Our client in Florida is seeking a full-time Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities include:

Monitoring electric, water and wastewater operations, identifying potential compliance risks and implementing preventative measures to guarantee safe and reliable service to customers.

Overseeing the overall direction and management of the Engineering Department, by prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, establishing work procedures, preparing schedules, expediting workflow, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a productive work environment. Reviews engineering drawings, designs, and specifications for accuracy, compliance with policies, standards, and codes, and approves as necessary.

Ensuring timely execution of strategic plan projects. Lead/Assist CEO with long-term strategic plan updates including leading consultants in preparation of strategic plan studies, modeling and corresponding support projects. Makes decisions on non-routine engineering or project matters, providing technical analysis and addressing conflicting design constraints. Manages staff of technical personnel.

Coordinating or leading the development and updates of Comprehensive Sewer and Water Plans, Capital Improvement Plan, and other municipal infrastructure plans. Coordinating the preparation of engineering plans, bid specifications, contract documents, reviews construction bids, and makes recommendations based on fiscal responsibility and vendor competency.

Overseeing the development, review, and updates of GIS system, maps, databases, and comprehensive plans for electric, water and wastewater and other utilities. Identifies funding and grant sources, assisting engineering personnel with applications. Prepares annual 10-year budget for capital improvements. Submits the Engineering Department annual O&M budget for approval.

Leading, participating or performing skilled technical work involving the replacement, maintenance and/or repair of equipment associated with electric, water and wastewater systems including plants. Leads/Participates in the development of electric, water and wastewater rates and fees.

Creating Commission Agenda items as part of the capital project approval process. Attending all Commission workshops and meetings to support project recommendations. Supervising and coordinating staff in the preparation of studies, plans, and designs for electric, water and wastewater infrastructure.

Acting as Planning Officer as part of the Storm Response Team. Storm Response Planning Team is responsible for damage assessment, documentation and restoration planning. Establishes and enforces accountability for internal control responsibilities through regular performance reviews, goal setting, and remedial actions for non-compliance. Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls within the department on a quarterly basis and communicate any control deficiencies to senior leadership immediately. Ensures all direct reports have clearly defined and documented internal control responsibilities in their respective job descriptions. Participate in internal audit reviews and take ownership of implementing corrective actions.

Requirements include:

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Electrical Engineering required. BS-EE with electric utility experience preferred.

10+ years industry experience including 7+ years leadership experience

PE license in state of Florida