Luxus
Civil Engineer (Water/Wastewater - Capital Improvement & Development Review)
Location:
200 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Full-time, Exempt) Base Pay:
$86,300 - $135K per year (DOE) Reports to:
Engineering Manager
Why You'll Love This Role
Join
New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU)
and see your work make a visible difference across a growing coastal city. You'll deliver
capital improvement projects
for
water, reclaimed water, and wastewater
systems and lead
interagency coordination
with the City,
Volusia County , and
FDOT . If you enjoy projects that move from
planning and design
to
construction and close-out -and collaborating with operations, developers, and regulators-this is the role to grow your impact and your career.
What's in it for you High-impact portfolio: plants, pipelines, lift/pump stations, valves, meters, and reuse systems Variety & ownership: planning, design, permitting, bids, construction admin, and developer plan review Public service mission: reliable, resilient infrastructure for residents and businesses Clear advancement path from
Associate
to
Senior Engineer
based on performance What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Impact)
Manage Capital Improvement Projects (CIP):
schedules, budgets, specs, and plans for water/reuse/wastewater plants and linear assets (transmission/distribution and collection systems). Run procurement & contracts:
prepare bid documents, host pre-bids, issue addenda, evaluate bids, recommend awards, and administer contracts. Lead design & permitting:
in-house design or manage consultants; produce/review plans, technical specs, and cost estimates; prepare permits, easements, and ROW packages (City of NSB,
FDOT ,
Volusia County ,
DEP ,
DOH ). Construction administration:
submittal/shop-drawing review, RFI responses, inspection coordination, progress meetings, pay apps, change tracking, substantial/final completion, and project close-out. Development review:
evaluate commercial/residential plans, issue comments, coordinate developer agreements/addenda, review as-builts, process contributed capital, and accept facilities; submit new assets to
GIS . Interagency projects:
coordinate scope, standards, and schedules with municipal and state partners to keep multi-party projects moving. System planning & reporting:
support 5-year load/growth forecasts, budgeting, regulatory/technical analyses, and internal reporting. Storm response:
be available to support utility operations during declared events. Tools & Technologies You'll Use
Design & CAD/GIS:
AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus),
ESRI ArcGIS Hydraulic modeling:
WaterCAD
(or similar water/wastewater modeling tools) Project tools:
MS Office Suite; document/control systems Familiarity with
SCADA/telemetry
and controls interfaces in treatment facilities is helpful What You Bring (Qualifications)
Minimum for "Engineer" level
BS in Civil Engineering
(or closely related discipline) 5+ years
of relevant municipal
water/wastewater
experience (planning, design, CA/CM) Working knowledge of
CIP delivery ,
utility standards ,
Florida permitting , and
FDOT
processes Strong communicator with contractors, consultants, developers, regulators, and operations staff Valid Florida Class E Driver's License
(or ability to obtain) Preferred
EIT/FE
(for Associate/Engineer) and
PE
(required for Senior) Experience with
pump/lift station
design,
gravity/force mains ,
potable/reuse transmission ,
treatment plant
upgrades,
stormwater
interfaces Proficiency with
AutoCAD Civil 3D ,
ArcGIS ,
WaterCAD/StormCAD , and construction administration on public works Career Levels & Growth Path
Associate Engineer
- AS required; BS preferred; EIT preferred Engineer
- BS required;
5+ years ; PE preferred Senior Engineer
- BS required;
7+ years ;
PE required Promotions depend on performance, competencies, organizational need, and budget. Competencies We Value
Civil/Water Resources Expertise:
applies best practices for municipal water, reclaimed water, and wastewater systems. Project Management:
delivers scope, schedule, and budget; anticipates constructability and field issues. Design & QA/QC:
produces and reviews code-compliant, buildable plans/specs; resolves conflicts. Decision Quality:
balances cost, risk, resilience, and regulatory requirements. Communication:
clear reports, submittal reviews, meeting notes, and stakeholder updates. Ethics & Safety:
champions integrity, safety, and compliance with NSBU policies and professional standards. Physical/Work Environment
Office work with routine field/site visits. Frequent sitting; occasional standing/walking/climbing/kneeling/crouching; lift up to
25 lbs
as needed. Flexibility for operational needs and emergency/storm support.
How to Apply
Ready to build resilient water infrastructure for a Florida coastal community?
Apply now
with your resume highlighting
CIP delivery, permitting, and water/wastewater design & construction administration . Candidates with
PE/EIT
and
AutoCAD/GIS/WaterCAD
experience will stand out.
Search-Friendly Highlights (for Google/Indeed)
Civil Engineer,
Water/Wastewater Engineer ,
Municipal Engineer ,
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ,
Utility Infrastructure ,
Treatment Plants ,
Pump/Lift Stations ,
Gravity/Force Mains ,
Potable/Reuse Water ,
Development Review ,
Permitting (FDOT/DEP/DOH/County/City) ,
Construction Administration ,
AutoCAD/Civil 3D ,
ESRI ArcGIS ,
WaterCAD/StormCAD ,
Florida PE/EIT ,
GIS & As-Builts ,
Easements/ROW ,
Bid & Contract Administration ,
New Smyrna Beach, FL .
Location:
200 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Full-time, Exempt) Base Pay:
$86,300 - $135K per year (DOE) Reports to:
Engineering Manager
Why You'll Love This Role
Join
New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU)
and see your work make a visible difference across a growing coastal city. You'll deliver
capital improvement projects
for
water, reclaimed water, and wastewater
systems and lead
interagency coordination
with the City,
Volusia County , and
FDOT . If you enjoy projects that move from
planning and design
to
construction and close-out -and collaborating with operations, developers, and regulators-this is the role to grow your impact and your career.
What's in it for you High-impact portfolio: plants, pipelines, lift/pump stations, valves, meters, and reuse systems Variety & ownership: planning, design, permitting, bids, construction admin, and developer plan review Public service mission: reliable, resilient infrastructure for residents and businesses Clear advancement path from
Associate
to
Senior Engineer
based on performance What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Impact)
Manage Capital Improvement Projects (CIP):
schedules, budgets, specs, and plans for water/reuse/wastewater plants and linear assets (transmission/distribution and collection systems). Run procurement & contracts:
prepare bid documents, host pre-bids, issue addenda, evaluate bids, recommend awards, and administer contracts. Lead design & permitting:
in-house design or manage consultants; produce/review plans, technical specs, and cost estimates; prepare permits, easements, and ROW packages (City of NSB,
FDOT ,
Volusia County ,
DEP ,
DOH ). Construction administration:
submittal/shop-drawing review, RFI responses, inspection coordination, progress meetings, pay apps, change tracking, substantial/final completion, and project close-out. Development review:
evaluate commercial/residential plans, issue comments, coordinate developer agreements/addenda, review as-builts, process contributed capital, and accept facilities; submit new assets to
GIS . Interagency projects:
coordinate scope, standards, and schedules with municipal and state partners to keep multi-party projects moving. System planning & reporting:
support 5-year load/growth forecasts, budgeting, regulatory/technical analyses, and internal reporting. Storm response:
be available to support utility operations during declared events. Tools & Technologies You'll Use
Design & CAD/GIS:
AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus),
ESRI ArcGIS Hydraulic modeling:
WaterCAD
(or similar water/wastewater modeling tools) Project tools:
MS Office Suite; document/control systems Familiarity with
SCADA/telemetry
and controls interfaces in treatment facilities is helpful What You Bring (Qualifications)
Minimum for "Engineer" level
BS in Civil Engineering
(or closely related discipline) 5+ years
of relevant municipal
water/wastewater
experience (planning, design, CA/CM) Working knowledge of
CIP delivery ,
utility standards ,
Florida permitting , and
FDOT
processes Strong communicator with contractors, consultants, developers, regulators, and operations staff Valid Florida Class E Driver's License
(or ability to obtain) Preferred
EIT/FE
(for Associate/Engineer) and
PE
(required for Senior) Experience with
pump/lift station
design,
gravity/force mains ,
potable/reuse transmission ,
treatment plant
upgrades,
stormwater
interfaces Proficiency with
AutoCAD Civil 3D ,
ArcGIS ,
WaterCAD/StormCAD , and construction administration on public works Career Levels & Growth Path
Associate Engineer
- AS required; BS preferred; EIT preferred Engineer
- BS required;
5+ years ; PE preferred Senior Engineer
- BS required;
7+ years ;
PE required Promotions depend on performance, competencies, organizational need, and budget. Competencies We Value
Civil/Water Resources Expertise:
applies best practices for municipal water, reclaimed water, and wastewater systems. Project Management:
delivers scope, schedule, and budget; anticipates constructability and field issues. Design & QA/QC:
produces and reviews code-compliant, buildable plans/specs; resolves conflicts. Decision Quality:
balances cost, risk, resilience, and regulatory requirements. Communication:
clear reports, submittal reviews, meeting notes, and stakeholder updates. Ethics & Safety:
champions integrity, safety, and compliance with NSBU policies and professional standards. Physical/Work Environment
Office work with routine field/site visits. Frequent sitting; occasional standing/walking/climbing/kneeling/crouching; lift up to
25 lbs
as needed. Flexibility for operational needs and emergency/storm support.
How to Apply
Ready to build resilient water infrastructure for a Florida coastal community?
Apply now
with your resume highlighting
CIP delivery, permitting, and water/wastewater design & construction administration . Candidates with
PE/EIT
and
AutoCAD/GIS/WaterCAD
experience will stand out.
Search-Friendly Highlights (for Google/Indeed)
Civil Engineer,
Water/Wastewater Engineer ,
Municipal Engineer ,
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ,
Utility Infrastructure ,
Treatment Plants ,
Pump/Lift Stations ,
Gravity/Force Mains ,
Potable/Reuse Water ,
Development Review ,
Permitting (FDOT/DEP/DOH/County/City) ,
Construction Administration ,
AutoCAD/Civil 3D ,
ESRI ArcGIS ,
WaterCAD/StormCAD ,
Florida PE/EIT ,
GIS & As-Builts ,
Easements/ROW ,
Bid & Contract Administration ,
New Smyrna Beach, FL .