Engineer 0451 Hybrid

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in westcentral Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Engineering and Project Management Bureau

Support the Districts Design and Construction Management Manager and Bureau Chief of the Engineering and Project Management Bureau in this unique and challenging role. The successful Professional Engineer will manage projects identified in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Flood Control Structures. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true worklife balance. Youll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise youll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

The District supports employees who prefer flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through worklife balance.This role is considered hybrid which means the employee will be required to come onsite for periodic meetings and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging fulfilling and helps support the Districts mission to protect Floridas water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63
• 9 paid holidays 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave including Maternity Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance 91 97 District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Longterm disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts

• Flexible schedule for Worklife balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement $5250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work towards the FRS program and sick time

Compensation:

Engineer 1: $50460.80 $68673.94
Engineer 2: $57678.40 $79494.10
Engineer 3: $62316.80 $85879.29
Engineer 4: $67288.00 $92726.77
Engineer 5: $72654.40 $100150.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Engineer profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50 of the respective pay grades.The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical review of construction plans budgets and cost estimates.
• Performs tasks associated with complex multidiscipline capital improvement projects. This position involves conventional engineering practices technical review and analysis and project management.
• Plans schedules and performs tasks related to design and construction of capital projects.
• Conducts technical review of projects within expected time frames and established requirements.
• Performs project management and construction duties as needed including preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals and bids; contract negotiations; contractor oversight and cost tracking against budgeted funds.
• Oversees the work of assigned staff or contractors.
• Applies knowledge of civil structural mechanical and electrical engineering as well as other physical environmental and construction principles to make sound recommendations.
• Understands and applies water related laws policies rules regulations and guidelines.
• Conducts field work to support capital improvement projects.
• Responds to questions from the public contractor and consultants regarding capital improvement projects.
• Prepares reports including recommendations agreements specifications contracts and other related correspondence and update key stakeholders as needed.
• Prepares plans and reports on construction activities performed by contractors.
• Participates in District emergency management activities and other division activities and performs other duties as needed.
• Makes presentations to board local government citizen groups and scientist regarding capital improvement projects and participates in workshops and public meetings.
• Uses appropriate software databases modeling systems and other technology.
• Continuous improvement of jobrelated engineering technical and professional knowledge skills and performance.

Professional Engineer Level:

• Plans manages and performs special projects or activities relative to water resources management.
• Serves as a technical resource and liaison between other agencies local governments consultants and members of the public.
• Provides periodic guidance to entrylevel engineers technicians students and other District staff on appropriate engineering practices.
• Mentors and oversees work of entrylevel engineers for design and construction projects.
• Acts as the technical contact coordinator or lead on large scale regional teams.

Working Conditions

Employee works in both a standard office environment and in the field. Regular travel during the workday is required.

Inoffice: Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level.

Infield:Work performed in the field may often be in remote and undeveloped areas of the District under adverse weather conditions. Travel and some outdoor labor may be required. May be exposed to extremes in elements temperature and humidity and to a variety of pests including mosquitoes and ticks. Must be able to able to bend lift carry and reach above
shoulder level. May occasionally require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to operate a motorized vehicle for extended periods some driving may be in offroad 4x4 conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to callin outside of regularly scheduled work hours or required to be on call including on nights weekends or holidays to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Engineer Opportunity

Engineer 1

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or related field
• Valid drivers license

Engineer 2

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or related field
• Two 2 years related work experience
• Valid drivers license

Engineer 3

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or related field
• Four 4 years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license
• Valid drivers license

Engineer 4

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or related field
• Five 5 years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license
• Valid drivers license

Engineer 5

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or related field
• Seven 7 years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Credentials forEngineer Opportunity

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday to Friday out of the Brooksville FL office however some remote work may be available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours in a week.

Travel Required

Yes.Occasional travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications April 9 2025 at 4:00 PM