Engineer (0768) (Hybrid Eligible)

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 west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Natural Systems and Restoration Bureau

This is a great opportunity to restore priority water bodies for future generations. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) a leader in protecting Floridas water resources is seeking an Engineer in support of the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program. This position will work on a wide variety of projects related to natural systems restoration and water quality improvements in a planned effort to restore our most valuable natural resources. The successful candidate will perform project management duties including district initiatives cooperative funding application evaluations contract management negotiations construction monitoring hydraulic/hydrologic model review stormwater retrofit design plan review working with cooperators project tracking and cost tracking.

The District supports a remote work schedule to promote work-life balance for eligible role is considered hybrid which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings or work a portion of their time from a designated location and the remainder of their time -time in office schedule is also available. The successful candidate must be a Florida resident.

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
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts

• Flexible schedule for Work-life 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

Starting Compensation:

Staff Engineer:$61254.00 - $84422.50
Professional Engineer:$66180.00 - $91203.50
Senior Professional Engineer:$71460.00 - $98476.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Engineerprofile 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

• Engineering lead for large scale environmental restoration and water quality improvement projects.
• Perform feasibility studies watershed/water quality studies.
• Prepare construction documents and request for bids.
• Develop scopes of work and assist in budgeting process.
• Administration of public and private entity contracts.
• Project management reporting.
• Evaluation of cooperative funding applications.
• Construction administration and inspection.
• Engineering support for SWIM Plan preparation.

Working Conditions

Physical Visual Acuity Requirements: Light Work Close Acuity Walking Talking Hearing

Working Environmental Conditions: Inside Outside Hazards Hiking Wildlife Encounters Driving Construction Sites

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

Employee may be subject to call-in 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 Opportunities

Staff Engineer

• Bachelors degree (or higher) inCivil Engineering Construction Engineering Environmental Engineering or related field
• Two (2) years related work experience
• Valid drivers license

Professional Engineer

• Bachelors degree (or higher) inCivil Engineering Construction Engineering Environmental Engineering or related field
• Four (4) years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license
• Valid drivers license

Senior Professional Engineer

• Bachelors degree (or higher) inCivil Engineering Construction Engineering Environmental Engineering or related field
• Five (5) years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Credentials for EngineerOpportunities

• Masters or better in civil construction environmental engineering or related field.
• Project Management Information System experience
• Water quality project experience
• Natural systems restoration experience
• Certified Construction Manager
• Florida Professional Engineer License

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 or Tampa FL office. Remote work opportunities may be available up to 4 days per week. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours in a week.

Travel Required

travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until October 6 2025 at 4:00 PM (Extended from September 29)

About Us

Managing the water resources for west-central Florida our district includes approximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users protect and preserve our water resources manage the water supply protect water quality and preserve water-related functions.

The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin age sex marital status familial status or medical condition. All recruitment hiring placements transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills knowledge and abilities and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to or 1- (FL only) ext. 4747; or email If you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1- (TDD) or 1- (Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The Districtwill not sponsor applicants for work visas.