Salary : $69,739.00 - $135,940.00 Annually
Location : TCK Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-01464
Department: Public Works
Division: Construction Engineering
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a Civil Engineer II - Design Project Manager for the Engineering and Construction Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida; and will primarily assist with managing roadway design efforts, overseeing consultant contracts, monitoring progress on multiple projects simultaneously, tracking project schedules and budgets, and organizing project tasks. This position may also do roadway and/or trail design efforts as well as review design plans from consultants.
Illustrative Duties
(Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
• Manages preparation of engineering plans, studies, investigations and reports of findings.
• Oversees review of engineering plans or reports prepared by consulting engineers.
• May be assigned as engineer to a civil site project either as a project manager or as a project engineer responsible for routine design assignments.
• Performs engineering design work on projects as assigned.
• Assists in the planning and directing of an engineering section or unit.
• Leads technicians and/or engineers of the lower level in assigned tasks as directed.
• Prepares preliminary cost estimates on projects.
• Assists in supervision of, construction of, and inspection of complicated highway, structural, drainage, water supply, and sanitary sewerage projects.
• Performs on-site inspections of projects.
• Assists in the planning, supervision, operation and maintenance of major Public Works facilities, including highways, bridges, water supply, sanitary sewage, and drainage facilities.
• Coordinates work with other divisions, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Prepares solicitation documents.
• Reviews and negotiates consultant contracts.
• Reports on project status.
• Performs specialized civil engineering functions and duties within the division.
• Performs related work as required.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and seven (7) years of experience in Civil Engineering and project management design with emphasis on public works projects.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and three (3) years of experience in civil engineering design and project management with emphasis on public works projects.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry and its application to engineering computation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of modern development, current literature, and sources of information regarding public works design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Ability to coordinate and review the work of technical and clerical assistants.
• Ability to perform engineering and inspection work on complicated highways, structural, water supply and sanitary sewerage projects.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to see, talk, grasp; finger dexterity. Limited requirement to traverse construction sites. Visual acuity (depth perception, peripheral vision) necessary to operate motorized vehicles. Finger dexterity. Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 15 pounds.

Environmental Demands: Inside work. Limited exposure to construction sites with dust, fumes, chemicals, inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, rain.)

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and scientific instruments, documents, and literature; legal documents, statutes, instruments; blueprints, layouts, mechanical drawings; memos, instructions, manuals. Ability to write business letters, evaluations, and summaries. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, details and procedures to layman; conversant in theory and practices of discipline. Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions (geometry, trigonometry.) Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
01

NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement

02

Do you have a current valid Florida driver license?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

04

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in civil engineering design and project management with emphasis on public works projects?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
06

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and three (3) years of experience in civil engineering design and project management with emphasis on public works projects?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the name of the college/university you received your degree from and the date you received it
(2) the number of years of experience
(3) position title
(4) brief description of your experience and
(5) the name of the agency/organization(s)

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
08

Are you registered as a Florida Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answer "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate:

1.) The registration number,
2.) Year of initial registration, and
3.) Expiration date.

If you answered "No" please indicate N/A.
10

Do you have experience in civil engineering design with emphasis on public works projects/programs?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s)

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
12

Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate:

1.) The number of years,
2.) Position title,
3.) Describe in detail your experience, and
4.) The name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered "No," please indicate N/A.
14

Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
16

Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia Website
• Daytona Beach News Journal
• Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Zip Recruiter
• Other

17

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.
Required Question