Civil Engineer I Jobs

This position encompasses civil engineering work with responsibility for water, wastewater and reclaimed water utility projects, including the planning, investigation, location, design and construction oversight of municipal engineering and public works projects. Work involves the application of professional engineering skills and knowledge to perform moderately difficult projects including the planning, design, permitting and construction phase professional services for a range of projects and evaluating the cost effectiveness, safety and practicality of construction methods; Work requires the exercise of considerable judgment and initiative; providing technical support work in planning, design, construction and inspection activities; preparing plans, specifications and technical reports; and evaluating project cost effectiveness and feasibility of alternative construction methods.

Salary: $59,405 - $95,763

Close Date: Open Until Filled

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants Must:

• Possess a valid Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field -or- possess a valid Engineer Intern Certificate from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

• Have some knowledge of modern engineering methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure, including cost analysis.

• Be skilled in the use of a personal computer and computer software including: 1) Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare reports, analyses and studies, and 2) the latest Civil 3D application.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Are able to gather, organize, interpret and compile relevant engineering information and data to provide a basis for sound decision making.

• Are able to perform advanced mathematical calculations such as trigonometry and calculus.

• Are skilled in technical writing and engineering cost analysis.

• Have considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of civil engineering construction and design.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.