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Utility Services Project Engineer

Salary

$78,062.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04446

Department

Utility Services

Division

Administration 42/09001

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

11/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

+ Description

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General Statement of Job

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform professional, technical, and administrative engineering work relating to water and wastewater utilities, supervision in the design and inspection of a variety of utility capital improvements; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision of the Utilities Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions

+ Responsible for the preparation of a variety of estimates, designs, and specifications for a variety of capital improvements projects conducted by in-house staff and consultants.

+ Reviews and approves subdivision, site and construction plans, and specifications for codes conformance to established departmental standards, policies, and sound engineering principles.

+ Approves change orders to construction projects and pay request/invoices for these projects.

+ Participates in the preparation of specifications, maps, plans, profiles, field notes, and designs of capital improvement projects.

+ Provides project management and engineering work on capital improvement projects.

+ Assist with review of bids and proposals.

+ Prepares, authorizes, and monitors construction permit compliance by private developers, inspects projects, prepares cost estimates, and initiates action for noncompliance.

+ Works in conjunction with consulting engineers and other governmental agencies on the coordination of capital projects.

+ Assists in the preparation of long-range plans for needed capital improvements.

+ Use hydraulic models to illustrate the effects of changing demand and climactic conditions on water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

+ Coordinates the activities of City, State, and the Federal agencies, private contractors, and others involved with City projects.

+ Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff including delegation, coaching, counseling, performance management, and disciplinary actions within the scope of authority.

+ Communicates with contractors and the public both verbally and in writing providing technical information relating to engineering projects.

+ Provides public presentations and reports on capital improvement projects as required.

+ Supports all utility divisions as required.

+ Performs field inspections as required.

+ Participates in related committees and attends after hours meetings as required.

+ Provides analysis of operational efficiencies and engineering studies associated with the operation of the Utility System.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of :

+ The principles and practices of civil engineering as related to project management, the preparation of plans and specifications.

+ Modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works and utility projects.

+ Land and engineering survey systems, methods, and techniques of engineering drafting.

Ability to

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, and the public.

+ Communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Prepare technical reports.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or environmental engineering; AND

+ Received a passing score in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam; OR

+ Received a passing score in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3+ years of experience performing professional work related to water and wastewater utilities; OR

+ Possess a Professional Engineer license from the State of Florida or able to get within 6 months (if transferring from another state).

+ Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license is required.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Year of ServiceAccrual

0 to 5 full years8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years12 hours per month

15 full years and over14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of servicePercentage

Less than 2 full years0%

2 to 5 full years10%

5 to 10 full years20%

10 full years or more30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability)50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.

Year of ServiceBenefit

5 to 10 full years$600 annually

10 to 15 full years$800 annually

15 full years and over$1,100 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

+ An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.

+ An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.

+ The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.