Recruitment Notes:

This is an advanced professional civil engineering position with the responsibility of overseeing engineering firms, and consultants on various solid waste projects including design, permitting, bidding and construction management for landfills, transfer stations, trash and recycling centers, home chemical collection centers, vehicle wash facilities, administration buildings, and other related facilities.

The incumbent in this position will be tasked with supervising and participating in major functions of engineering, such as reviewing proposals, plans, specifications, calculations, reports, cost estimates, applications, invoices, and other documents during various stages of project development for conformance to scope, budget, regulations, and other county requirements. 

This position entails supervising during the permitting and bidding phases, assist with construction projects as needed. This class is distinguished from that of Engineer 1 in that incumbents have significant responsibility in administering small to intermediate size solid waste projects. Assignments are broad in scope with considerable opportunity for the exercise of independent professional judgment and making technical decisions. Work is under general direction of a professional superior who also reviews for conformity with departmental policies, practices, and regulations and for attainment of the desired objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.  Two years of engineering experience in the design and drafting of electrical projects are required. A State of Florida Professional Engineer license or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology awarded or having been enrolled prior to July 1, 1979 and proof of having passed the fundamentals test for the State of Florida Professional Engineer license may substitute for the required education.

Apply online by April 4, 2024 at www.miamidade.gov/jobs, using Job Opening Number 92481.

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