Utility Design Engineer

Full-Time | Hybrid (Flex)

Tampa, FL

SN is honored to assist Element Engineering Group  in their search for an experienced Utility Design Engineer to join their team. The opportunity is in Tampa, FL with a primary focus on utility design related to water, wastewater, gas, and sewer systems. The team supports a diverse portfolio of work including utility coordination, water and waste transmission systems, pipeline design, and manhole rehabilitation projects.

Compensation & Benefits:

ELEMENT offers competitive compensation with performance-based increases and additional recognition opportunities based on individual and team contributions.

Salary Range:

• ·        Depending on experience and skills.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• 100% company paid medical plan option, plus dental and vision coverage
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, plus a floating holiday
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health saving account (HSA) options
• Employee engagement events, team building activities, and company celebrations

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a Florida-licensed PE with 5+ years of water and wastewater utility design experience, including transportation and municipal projects. They possess utility coordination and conflict-resolution experience, along with the technical judgment and cross-disciplinary communication skills needed to successfully deliver complex projects.

POSITION DETAILS

Key Responsibilities:

• Identification of existing utilities and preliminary plans reading.
• Ability to identify utility conflicts with proposed improvements and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establishing contact with the utility agencies/owners (UAO).
• Development of plans, calculations, specifications, and estimates for various utility design projects on municipal and transportation projects.
• Preparation and submission of permit documentation.
• Post design support including shop drawing review, RFI response and final acceptance.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other members of the design team and across disciplines.
• Regularly interface with other departments, clients, project managers, and project engineers to support production of project deliverables and to resolve conflicting priorities.
• Maintain quality control of services and deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer registered in Florida
• 5+ Years of relevant experience related water/wastewater experience.
• Experience with transportation projects.
• Knowledge of Water/Wastewater engineering standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation. Experience with Open Roads is a plus
• Ability to work for any employer in the United States.

ABOUTELEMENT ENGINEERING GROUP (Powered by 4ce)

At ELEMENT, we serve the communities where we live, work, and play. As an award-winning consulting firm, we have been helping public-sector clients develop critical infrastructure since our founding in 2006. Today, as part of the 4CE family of companies, we are building on that legacy with expanded resources, broader project opportunities, enhanced technical expertise, and greater pathways for professional growth. Our comprehensive services include transportation engineering, surveying, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and utility coordination. We also provide expertise in transportation design, traffic engineering and operations, stormwater systems, civil and site design, structural design, survey and mapping, and aviation engineering.

Why Choose ELEMENT? 

Its More Than Engineering. It’s a Place to Grow. Now Powered by 4CE, Your Opportunities Are Bigger Than Ever. 

• Make a Lasting Impact

Help create safer, stronger, and more connected communities throughout Florida.

• Join a Collaborative Culture

Work alongside a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and your unique perspective.

• Advance Your Career

Gain hands on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities for professional development.

• Do Meaningful Work

Contribute to projects that improve infrastructure and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.

ELEMENT Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer.