Salary: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually
Location : 5560 Zip Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 07970PC
Department: D O T Operations
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Description
Step into a leadership role that shapes the infrastructure of Lee County. As a Department of Transportation Engineer, you'll guide a team of engineers and technicians while overseeing high-impact programs that keep our bridges, stormwater systems, and transportation network running safely and efficiently. This is a pivotal role where your technical expertise and decision-making will drive major maintenance initiatives, support capital projects, and strengthen countywide operations. If you're ready to lead meaningful work that directly supports the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Oversee key engineering programs, including bridge inspections, stormwater pipe lining, and toll bridge major maintenance.
• Team Supervision: Lead and develop engineering and technical staff, providing guidance on technical and policy matters.
• Plan & Permit Review: Review CIP plans, evaluate easement vacation requests, and approve overweight/over-limit permits.
• Contract Management: Prepare bid documents and manage outsourced contracted work for DOT-OPS projects.
• Technical Support: Provide engineering expertise across DOT-OPS divisions and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and agencies.
• Grant Administration: Manage grants and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Emergency Response: Serve as essential staff during county emergencies and support rapid response activities.
• Operational Improvement: Contribute to long-term planning and implement industry best practices to enhance department performance.

Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience: 2 years of engineering or closely related experience
• Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) license

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a focus on team development
• Expertise in infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and program management
• Ability to make independent, technically sound decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management capabilities, including budgeting and contract oversight
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to manage complex engineering programs

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of engineering experience do you have? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 year(s)
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

Required Question