Utilities Engineering Manager

Salary : $91,811.20 - $146,889.60 Annually
Location : 326 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 21319
Department: Utilities
Division: Utilities Administration - Engineering
Opening Date: 06/15/2026


Description
Help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our city. This leadership role directs Utilities Engineering operations and oversees critical construction and improvement projects bringing together design, compliance, and collaboration to deliver reliable utility services to our community.
The City of Punta Gorda offers a robust and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and work-life balance. Employees receive 100% City-paid medical and dental coverage, with the City also sharing 50% of the cost for dependent medical and dental coverage, along with generous prescription options, and access to vision, life, and voluntary supplemental plans. Beyond healthcare, the City provides ample paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, a strong pension, educational reimbursement, and a free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families. Punta Gorda, a place where your career and well-being can truly thrive.
A professional position responsible for directing the work of Utilities Engineering and providing technical engineering services for City utilities construction and improvement projects.

Example Of Duties

Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Design and development of utility projects.
• Conducts special studies, surveys and collects information on operational and administrative programs and projects and makes reports as required.
• Directs the activities of Utility Project Managers.
• Assists in supervising projects in construction phase and serves as liaison between developers, engineers and contractors.
• Assists in the preparation of bid documents.
• Prepares and coordinates permit applications for submittal to various State and Federal agencies.
• Attends public hearings and meetings.
• Reviews construction plans for any corrective action required prior to presentation to the City's Development Review Committee.
• Updates Geographical Information system (GIS) for the Utility Department.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City's career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of civil engineering, including hydrology, hydraulics, water collection and distribution, land development, and erosion and sediment control.
• Knowledge of geographic information system principles and practices.
• Knowledge of roadway and subdivision design and construction.
• Knowledge of nationally-accepted standards for land development regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of land surveying.
• Knowledge of accounting practices.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the construction cost estimation of public works projects.
• Skill in administering contracts for public works projects.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations and applying standard engineering techniques in the design and construction of public works projects.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in the use of surveying, drafting, and materials testing equipment.
• Skill in the use of electronic and manual measurement devices.
• Skill in supervision.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions.
• Ability to keep abreast of changes in scientific knowledge and engineering technology and utilize such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, co-workers, contractors and the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a telephone.
• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material written in the English language.
• Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to design and construction schedules.
• Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
• Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software in performing duties.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required. Master's degree highly desirable, but not required.
• Three (3) years of experience designing and managing municipal public works projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or able to obtain within six months of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Exercises direct supervisory authority over Engineering Technicians and Project Managers within the Division.

Supplemental Information

Essential Physical Abilities :
Code:Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable
Physical Skills Constant Frequent Occasional N/A Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over)


X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)

X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)


X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)

X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)

X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)

X
Reaching above shoulder

X
Use of fingers
X

Both hands required
X

Climbing (use of legs and arms)

X
Climbing (legs only)

X
Good near vision
X

Good distant vision

X
Both eyes required

X
Depth perceptionX
Distinguishing basic colorsX
Distinguishing shades of colorsX
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)X
Straight pulling

X
Pulling hand over hand

X
Pushing

X
Walking

X
Standing

X
Crawling

X
Kneeling

X
Bending

X
Balancing

X
Stooping

X
Jumping

X
Running

X
Throwing
XDriving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)

X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)

X
Environmental Conditions :
Code:Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable
Environment Constant Frequent Occasional N/A Work Inside
X

Work Outside

X
In the Heat

X
In the Cold

X
In High Humidity

X
In Dampness or Chilliness

X
In Dry Conditions

X
In or with Noisy Conditions

X
In Darkness

X
In or with Dusty Conditions

X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.

X
With Fumes or Gases

X
With Smoke or Flames

X
With Chemicals

X
With Solvents

X
With Grease or Oils

X
With Radiant Energy
XWith Electrical Energy

X
On Slippery Surfaces

X
On Uneven Surfaces

X
In or With Moving Objects

X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding

X
At Heights above Ground Level

X
Below Ground Level

X
In Water

X
With Explosives

X
With Poor Ventilation

X
With Odors

X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors

X
Disclaimers :
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT :
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.