Salary: $109,797.31 Annually
Location : Citrus County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02470
Department: Public Works
Division: Technical Services
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

The County Engineer serves as the County's professional engineering authority while coordinating and managing the planning, design, permitting, acquisition, and construction of transportation and stormwater capital infrastructure projects. This position performs advanced technical engineering analysis and design; oversees development review and permitting; and manages major transportation projects including highways, intersections, signalization, bridges, multi-use paths, resurfacing, and drainage improvements.

The County Engineer independently plans and implements projects within established policy guidelines, manages consultants and contractors, administers contracts, and provides technical leadership to staff. The position represents the County in public meetings, before boards and agencies, and coordinates with state and regional partners.

SALARY DISCLOSURE: The anticipated starting salary is $109,707.31; final compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.
Detailed information regarding the County's benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and myFRS.com

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida
Essential Functions

• Acts as the County Engineer, professionally responsible for engineering design, analysis, calculations, reports, and technical review related to County transportation, stormwater, roadway, traffic, utility, and site development projects.
• Directs and manages the planning, design, acquisition, permitting, and construction of major capital transportation and infrastructure projects, including highways, intersections, bridges, signalization, multi-use paths, resurfacing, and drainage improvements.
• Assists with division budget preparation; develops and manages transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets; maintains project records and cost accounting.
• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff; evaluates performance; provides coaching; and initiates commendations or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Leads and manages consultants, engineers, designers, attorneys, appraisers, land planners, inspectors, and contractors; conducts project meetings to ensure procedures, schedules, and budgets are met.
• Oversees preparation of project work plans, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, technical reports, engineering calculations, and contract documents.
• Administers professional services and construction contracts, including consultant and contractor agreements.
• Oversees engineering review and approval of plans, and permits (residential and non-residential); and studies.
• Manages stormwater design and retrofit projects; responds to drainage concerns; prepares and reviews hydrologic and hydraulic studies and calculations.
• Participates in and supports the County's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
• Reviews and provides comments on traffic studies, crash data analyses, and roadway safety concerns; develops and recommends safety countermeasures.
• Serves as Capital Projects liaison with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Turnpike, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and other agencies.
• Applies for transportation and capital improvement grants and manages implementation of funded projects.
• Interprets, enforces, and recommends updates to the County's Land Development Code (LDC), Comprehensive Plan, and related regulatory documents.
• Prepares environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Advises and responds to citizens, developers, contractors, and County staff regarding engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Addresses citizen concerns in person, by phone, and in writing in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the Planning and Development Commission (PDC), Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), and other boards as required.
• Develops and publishes policies and procedures related to engineering, transportation, permitting, and staff operations.
• Attends and represents the County at public meetings, seminars, and professional conferences.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment in compliance with all safety policies and roadway laws.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering specifically transportation, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing the design, permitting, acquisition, and construction of major transportation roadway projects.
• Experience with stormwater design, transportation/roadway engineering, traffic studies, site development, and pavement design.
• Supervisory and project leadership experience.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Florida Driver License or ability to obtain within 30 days of establishing Florida residency.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the State of Florida (required), PTOE (preferred).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, PONDS, AdICPR; familiarity with crash data systems such as CDMS and Signal 4 Analytics required.
• Knowledge of applicable manuals and standards including FDOT Design Manual (FDM), AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, ITE, FDOT Standard Specifications, Index, and Basis of Estimates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, consultants, agencies, and the public.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasional simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and working in darkness.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information
PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
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Please indicate on your application/resume how you meet the minimum requirements listed in the posting. For example, Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, 8 years of experience in civil engineering (transportation and stormwater infrastructure), and a State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

• I understand and have provided this information in my application.
• I do not meet the minimum requirements.

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PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.Please check EACH of the 4 BOXES BELOW to confirm YOUR APPLICATION is ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. Please note: Applications with incomplete Education and/or Work History sections will not be considered. Submitting a resume without completing these sections on the application form will result in disqualification.

• Education Section
• Work History Section
• 3 Professional References
• Skills, Certifi