Engineering Section Manager - Engineering and Construction

County of Volusia, FL

$83K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive engineering experience, including planning, design, and construction activities.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or project management experience.
  • Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam by NCEES.
  • Valid driver's license, able to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee engineers and staff reviewing traffic safety and operational conditions.
  • Manage project assignments, including scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
  • Review consultant proposals and manage contractor performance.
  • Coordinate signal timing for intersections and related systems.
  • Supervise the development of engineering reports and contract administration.
  • Provide professional traffic-related expertise for land development.
  • Respond to emergency situations as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending).
  • Florida Retirement System participation with additional options.
  • Tuition reimbursement and onsite wellness center access.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal leave.
  • Additional benefits including life and disability insurance.
Full Job Description
Salary : $83,875.00 - $155,639.00 Annually
Location : Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00956 C
Department: Public Works
Division: Construction Engineering
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking an Engineering Section Manager -Working Title: Traffic Engineering Section Manager for the Engineering and Construction Division. This position is located in DeLand, Florida, and will conduct highly professional engineering and administrative work overseeing traffic engineering studies and functions for County Road projects and private development projects.

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.)
  • Responsible for all engineers and staff engaged in the reviewing existing traffic safety or operational conditions and situations, planning and preparation of reports on those conditions and potential resolutions for County roadways and pedestrian facilities.
  • Responsible for project assignments, scheduling, budgeting and cost tracking.
  • Responsible for the review of consultant proposals and management of consultants.
  • Responsible for reviewing and preparation of signal timing for signalized intersections, including systems of coordinated signalized intersections in a corridor.
  • Supervises, plans, and directs development of engineering and feasibility reports, preparation and administration of budgets, and contract administration.
  • Provide professional expertise to assist Land Development on traffic related issues as outlined in the County's Land Development Code.
  • 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
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, planning, design and construction, three (3) years of which are at a supervisory or project management level. Must have passed the Fundamentals in Engineering exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge in field of civil engineering.
  • Thorough knowledge of modern engineering practices and procedures as they apply to public works.
  • Thorough knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the area of public works engineering.
  • Knowledge in the development of capital improvement projects.
  • Ability to plan and direct the work of professional engineers, contractors, technicians, and clerical personnel.
  • Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans, specifications and related documents.
  • Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • 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 (peripheral vision, depth perception) to operate motorized vehicles. Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry 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 possess a current valid Florida Driver's License?
  • YES
  • NO

03

If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days from the time of hire if selected for the position?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable

04

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, planning, design and construction, three (3) years of which are at a supervisory or project management level?
  • 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

Have you passed the Fundamentals in Engineering exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Are you a registered Florida Professional Engineer in Civic Engineering?
  • Yes
  • No

08

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.
09

Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
  • Yes
  • No

11

Where did you hear about this position?
  • County of Volusia website
  • Indeed
  • www.orlandojobs.com
  • Social Media Sites
  • Other

12

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

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