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Utilities Service Project Engineer - Trainee

City of Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL

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Posted Date 7/10/2025
Description

General Statement of Job

 

Performs professional engineering work and provides supervision in the design, review, and inspection of various capital improvement projects relating to water and wastewater utilities; Work is performed under general supervision of the CIP Manager. Performs related duties as required.

 

Essential Functions

 

  • Assists with the preparation of a variety of estimates, designs, and specifications for a variety of capital improvements projects conducted by in-house staff and consultants.
  • Participates in the preparation of specifications, maps, plans, profiles, field notes, and designs of capital improvement projects. 
  • Assists in providing project management and engineering work on capital improvement projects.
  • Assist with review of bids and proposals.
  • Assists with preparation, authorization, and monitoring of construction permit compliance, 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.
  • Communicates with contractors and the public both verbally and in writing providing technical information relating to engineering projects.
  • Prepares and 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:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
  • Comprehensive knowledge of modern design, construction, and maintenance methods
  • Thorough knowledge of land and engineering survey systems
  • Thorough knowledge of engineering drafting techniques
Skilled in:
  • Technical design and analysis
  • Preparation and interpretation of plans and specifications
  • Technical report writing
  • Oral and written communication
  • Use of engineering software tools
Ability to:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Express technical ideas clearly and concisely
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Adapt to evolving codes and technologies

 

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering. 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with hydraulic modeling and computer-aided design (CAD).
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Employment Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
  • Certification/License Verification
  • Drug and Alcohol Screen 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Possession of an Engineering in Training Certificate from the State of Florida, or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of hire date. 
  • Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

 

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal 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.  
Job Category
Local Government
Career Level
Entry Level

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