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1mo ago

Senior Utility Engineer Water/Wastewater

Vikus Water Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL

1mo ago Closed

$130k - $230k/yr Full time Senior Capital Improvement Planning Civil Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 15, 2026).

Job Description

Vikus Water invites a Senior Utility Engineer to steer the planning, design, construction, and operation of large-scale water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and stormwater systems serving The Villages community. The role emphasizes accountability for capacity, treatment performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance, anchored by licensure and substantial experience. This is an on-site position based in Tampa, Florida.

Summary

The position centers on planning, designing, building, and operating water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and stormwater networks for The Villages community. A Professional Engineer license and roughly 10 to 20 years of relevant experience are required.

Responsibilities

Direct planning, design, permitting, construction, and startup of water, wastewater, and reuse facilities; own outcomes related to capacity, treatment performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Lead internal engineering teams and external consultants responsible for utility planning, design, and construction support; assign work, set priorities, review technical products, and enforce quality and schedule expectations.
Establish and approve design criteria for water, wastewater, and reuse facilities, transmission and collection systems, pump stations, and related infrastructure; make final technical decisions on treatment processes, redundancy, hydraulic profiles, and major equipment.
Steer long-range capital improvement planning for utility systems, including project identification, prioritization, scope definition, cost opinions, scheduling, and alignment with funding, rate models, and impact fee programs.
Direct preparation of engineering reports, plans, specifications, and procurement documents for capital projects; approve technical scope prior to advertisement; lead bid and qualifications evaluations.
Serve as the owner’s technical authority during construction; control scope, evaluate and approve or reject change orders, resolve technical disputes, review pay applications, and ensure conformance with contract documents for treatment, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Lead facility startup, commissioning, and performance testing; coordinate with operations staff, contractors, and regulators to meet permitted capacity, effluent limits, and operational stability.
Lead permitting strategy with FDEP and Water Management District for water, wastewater, reuse, residuals, and wells; represent the utility in pre-application meetings and enforce permit conditions through construction and startup.
Prepare, review, and certify engineering reports, permit applications, and technical correspondence submitted to regulatory agencies.
Direct engineering investigations and master planning studies, including population and demand projections, process evaluations, residuals management, reuse integration, and selection of preferred alternatives based on technical risk and lifecycle cost.
Review development and site plans for utility impacts, system capacity, and compliance with adopted utility standards and regulatory constraints; coordinate conditions of service with planning and development staff.
Integrate operations and maintenance requirements into planning, design, and construction decisions; address access, redundancy, chemical handling, confined space, safety, and long-term maintainability.
Manage the utility engineering budget, consultant contracts, and technical components of capital project expenditures.
Conduct targeted field inspections and site visits to resolve design, constructability, compliance, or startup issues.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering
10 to 20 years of experience in engineering for water and wastewater utilities
Professional licensure
Strong oral presentation and written communication skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Professional Engineer license preferred

Technologies

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Bi-annual bonus eligibility after six months
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive medical coverage and term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Dental, vision, supplemental life, disability, legal, hospitalization, and other voluntary options are available
401(k) with employer match
Generous vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Charter School eligibility (K-12) for employees and businesses located in The Villages community
Established long-term client base with limited need for business development
Unlimited growth potential

Application Question(s)

This is an in-person position located in The Villages, FL 32163.

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