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Engineering Manager

Winter Haven, FL, United States

Job Description

UTILITIES DIVISION - ENGINEERING MANAGER

PG 27 - EXEMPT

$92,164 - $138,236 ANNUALLY

WORK LOCATION - 1011 JIM KEENE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,

responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below

• The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the

• environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the

• team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal

• well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing

• excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other

• county divisions.

Major Function

Professional engineering and management work responsible for overseeing a team of Capital Projects

Managers within the Engineering and Technology Department. This position plays a key leadership

role in the planning, design, permitting, and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed

water infrastructure projects. The Engineering Manager will ensure the effective execution of the

County’s Utility Capital Improvement Program, Renewal and Replacement Program, and other

engineering initiatives. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering and Technology.

Illustrative Duties

• Directly supervises a team of Engineers and Capital Projects Managers, providing leadership,

technical guidance, and performance oversight.

• Manages the execution of capital improvement and renewal/replacement projects, ensuring

compliance with budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinates with the County’s General Engineering Consultant (GEC) and other consultants on

engineering design, permitting, and construction efforts.

• Oversees the preparation of project designs, specifications, permits, plans, schedules, and

construction documents for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects.

• Provides engineering oversight for the development of feasibility studies, hydraulic analyses,

treatment performance evaluations, and alternative assessments.

• Assists in the development and administration of the Capital Improvement Program’s annual

budget, project budgets, contracts, and progress reports.

Ensures compliance with applicable county, state, and federal regulations regarding utility

infrastructure projects.

• Works collaboratively with other county divisions, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and

developers to advance utility engineering initiatives.

• Reviews consultant and contractor invoices for accuracy and compliance before authorization

of

payments.

• Oversees the acquisition of easements, right-of-way access, surveys, and related land-use

activities for utility projects.

• Provides technical support, engineering review, and project management expertise to

ensure

high-quality project outcomes.

• Assists with emergency response efforts, as required, during utility-related incidents or

natural

disasters.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Strong understanding of civil and/or environmental engineering principles as applied to

water,

wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.

• Knowledge of utility infrastructure design, permitting, construction, and project

management.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements from agencies such as the Florida Department of

Environmental Protection (FDEP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and local Water Management

Districts.

• Ability to interpret and review complex engineering plans, specifications, and technical

reports.

• Strong leadership and personnel management skills, with the ability to mentor and

develop

engineering staff.

• Proficiency in preparing and managing engineering budgets, capital improvement plans,

and

contracts.

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical

audiences, in both verbal and written forms.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound engineering decisions based on

analysis and evaluation.

• Proficient in engineering software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited

• four (4) year college or university in civil or environmental engineering.

• • Minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience, including at least three (3) years in a

• supervisory or leadership role.

• • Experience in utility engineering, design, permitting, and construction management of

• water,

• wastewater, or reclaimed water systems.

• • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida

• registration within six (6) months of employment.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to secure a valid Florida driver’s license

• within

• 30 days of employment.

• • A comparable amount of training and experience may be considered at the discretion of the Utilities

• Division Director.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency,

employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of

their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

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Job Info

• Job Identification2551
• Job Category11-1020 General and Operations Managers
• Posting Date06/19/2026, 02:32 PM
• Degree LevelBachelor's Degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations1011 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven, FL, 33880, US

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