Professional Engineer (0619) (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 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 and technical duties including contract management negotiations construction administration hydraulic/hydrologic model review stormwater retrofit design plans and specifications review working with stakeholders project tracking preparing budgets and cost tracking.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid which means the employee will be required to come on-site 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:

Starting Compensation:

Engineer 3:$66180.00 - $91203.50
Engineer 4:$71460.00 - $98476.00
Engineer 5:$77159.00 - $106342.00

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

• Conducts technical review of studies engineering designs hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) models and construction documents supporting natural systems restoration and water quality improvement projects.
• Manages SWIM District Initiatives ensuring alignment with project objectives District priorities and compliance with District procedures and policies.
• Negotiates scopes of work and associated professional service fees with consultants and partners.
• Leads project and technical presentations to internal teams governing bodies and external stakeholders
• Provides technical guidance mentorship and engineering practice support to staff engineers and scientists.

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

Professional Engineer:

• 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

Senior Professional Engineer:

• 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

Senior Professional Engineer:

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

Preferred Credentials for Engineer

• Masters or better in civil construction environmental engineering or related field.
• Project Management Information System experience
• Water quality project experience
• Natural systems restoration experience

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 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 May 20 2026 at 4:00 PM

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.

#WorkForOurWater

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.

Required Experience:

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