Job Description

Overview

Vikus Water is a small firm comprised of 25 remarkable people that solely focuses on the utility engineering and water resource needs of The Villages ® community, the fastest-growing city in the U.S. Our primary focus is to exceed resident expectations through healthy budgets, streamlined policies and the agility to quickly course correct. At Vikus Water, your role will encompass both public and private engineering responsibilities.

Our office acts as the public engineering department that oversees ongoing utility operations management, implementation of large capital plans and programs. In addition, Vikus Water is the utility and water resources engineering firm for The Villages ® community, assisting in utility master planning efforts and overseeing water and wastewater treatment facility design-build projects. We are leaders in water stewardship with the goal to reuse 100% of the captured stormwater and reclaimed water within the community.

Some highlights of our firm are:

• A great team with a family-like culture

• Appreciative and supportive clients

• Amazing growth potential

• Ability to implement change quickly without bureaucracy

• No business development required

• Amazing school employees of The Villages ® community

• Management of the largest and most advanced alternative water system in the state of Florida

• Competitive compensation with biannual bonuses

Vikus Water is currently seeking a highly motivated licensed civil or environmental engineer with 7 to 20 years of experience in planning, design, design review, construction management, and utility operations oversite associated with water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and storm water management systems.

Exceptional benefits package and competitive salary offered with the opportunity to work on rewarding projects alongside an outstanding team. At Vikus Water, you can apply your skills to help develop The Villages ® community, which is the largest single-site residential planned community in the nation, and grow with the company that is integral to the development and ongoing operation of the utilities that serve the community. The Villages ® community currently consists of nearly 140,000 people served by nine utility systems, which include five wastewater treatment plants, fifteen water treatment plants, and one of the first supplemental alternative water supply systems in Florida.

Responsibilities and Job Duties

• Work on water, wastewater and non-potable irrigation facility designs, master plans, alternative evaluations, optimization, cost analysis, permitting, construction engineering services, and/or facilities startup.
• Provide design and oversite of proposed and existing wastewater collection and potable water transmission systems.
• Manage the development, budget, implementation and oversite of long-term utility capital planning.
• Oversees the preparation of plans and contract specifications for capital improvement projects and assist in the bidding of these projects; to assure the project completion on time and budget.
• Review of site plans and development plans for conformance with municipal ordinances and regulatory compliance.
• Support water quality and water resource management efforts including permitting, data collection, and field sampling.
• Conduct engineering investigations and master planning efforts that include collection and analysis of data, routine calculations, and evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
• Manage construction activities for conformance with contract documents; assist in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observe construction procedures, and quality control testing.
• Prepare material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
• Perform engineering calculations, specifically related to hydraulics and fluid dynamics. 
• Perform field observations of construction where appropriate.
• Perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.
• Assist with field work and make site visits.

Qualifications Needed

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 7 - 20 years of Experience in Engineering for Water/Wastewater Utilities
• Professional Licensure
• Must have strong oral presentation skills and strong written communication skills
• Work well in multidisciplinary team environments and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of programs, specifically Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic models or other water modeling software)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Biannual bonus eligibility after 6 months
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical coverage and term life insurance provided at no cost for the employee
• Dental, vision, supplemental life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options are available
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous vacation time, sick time and paid holidays
• Highly ranked Charter School eligibility (K - 12th grade), exclusively for employees and businesses located in The Villages ® community
• Long term client base so no need for business development
• Unlimited growth potential
• Office located in a beautiful town center with restaurants and shops within walking distance

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