Designer II (Technical Services)

This is technical civil engineering related work for the Water Resources Department performing design, cost estimations and evaluating the construction, alteration or repair of complex public works and capital improvement projects. Work involves preparing preliminary and final engineering designs and specifications through the use of survey data, project drawings and verbal descriptions; using a CADD computer aided design system to create designs and draft computational specifications; preparing preliminary project plans including the estimation of material quantity and labor costs; and interpreting civil engineering designs and specifications to include the identification and location of water mains, private utilities, easements and existing structures. Work includes the review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications to determine if there are any errors or if there are any conflicts between any existing and proposed designs; making recommendations for alternative courses of action and design plans; and maintaining engineering related special use maps, charts, graphs, and drawings and preparing and maintaining detailed reports, permit documents and records. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity; productive interaction with City employees, other governmental agencies, consultants, contractors and the public; the ability to competently and independently manage a workload that may include competing demands and challenging deadlines; the application of professional engineering knowledge in evaluating the cost effectiveness, safety and practicality of construction designs; and preparing and maintaining detailed reports on projects.

Salary: $26.96 - $42.45 Hourly

Close Date: 09-26-2025 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants Must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree with considerable coursework in civil engineering and have two years of engineering related experience - or - in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, must have a valid high school diploma or GED combined with considerable college coursework in design, drafting, engineering, or related field, and have six years of engineering experience related to public works construction activities.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Have considerable knowledge of modern engineering methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and public works related infrastructure, including performing cost analysis of such projects.

• Be able to perform complex mathematical calculations related to civil engineering activities.

• Be skilled in the use of a personal computer and computer software including Word, Excel, the latest Geographic Information System (GIS) application, and the latest Civil 3D drafting 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, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have significant previous experience performing engineering design work for public utility and capital improvement projects related to a government entity.

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.