Senior Engineer

Salary: $95,831.50 - $119,789.38 Annually
Location : City of Sanford, FL
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 26-00059
Department: Public Works/Utility
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager of the Department of Public Works and Utilities or the Manager's designee, this position is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of capital improvement projects for Public Works and Utilities. Responsibilities include contributing to engineering design work, reviewing plans and permits, assisting with regulatory compliance efforts, and providing technical expertise for both in-house and consultant-led projects related to municipal infrastructure and utilities. This position involves professional engineering work in both office and field settings and supports the development of scopes, budgets, and technical documentation for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water capital projects.

Examples of Duties
Participates in the identification and development of scope and budgets for capital improvement projects; contributes to long-term planning efforts.
Assists in reviewing and analyzing engineering studies and designs prepared by consultants; prepares technical reports and recommendations.
Performs professional engineering work in both office and field settings in connection with the preparation of plans for municipal projects, including roadway construction, subdivision improvements, and water/wastewater/reclaimed water systems and facilities.
Prepares design plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for in-house engineering projects; may serve as Engineer of Record when appropriate.
Provides project support for City facility and utility projects, including preparing work authorizations, tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and reviewing contractor submittals and invoices.
Assists in monitoring new and existing regulatory rulemaking related to municipal engineering and water/wastewater utilities; helps develop procedures and documentation to ensure compliance.
Supports plan and permit review processes for private and public development projects within the City to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Prepares operating permit applications for submittal to various agencies for municipal, engineering, and utility operations; completes and/or reviews reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and responds to regulatory requests for information.
Participates in grant application programs and directs administration of the permitting process and related regulations through the Department of Environmental Protection, St. John's River Water Management District, and other related agencies pertaining to engineering and public utilities.
Ensures that legally required recordkeeping and monitoring is accomplished for assigned projects. Represents the department in meetings and activities involving City committees and boards, citizens, county, state and federal governmental agencies, and employees from other departments.
Represents the City by working with other agencies on area-wide projects such as regional water quality issues, and acts as the City's representative at county, state and national organizations. Responds to citizen questions or complaints; ensures systems are put in place to reduce future issues.
ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field; supplemented by four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience in a lead, supervisory, or project responsibility capacity, particularly in the principles, standard methods, and practices of municipal engineering, operation and maintenance of water supply systems, wastewater collection, transmission, and treatment/reuse/disposal systems. Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Must possess a Florida Professional Engineer License or be eligible to obtain a Florida Professional Engineering License by endorsement within (6) months of the date of hire.
Must posses a current and valid Florida Driver's License by the date of hire.
Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS related training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
Supplemental Information

Proficiency in interpreting complex data to make an informed decision.

Skill in performing complex mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently; business mathematics, including accounting, purchasing and finance functions.

Thorough knowledge of pre-established local, State, and Federal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.

Ability to utilize personal computers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications.

Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, employees, division and department heads, public/private sector contacts.

Ability to organize work, prioritize, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals and work near moving mechanical parts.

Part of the City of Sanford's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its classified full-time and part-time employees, elected officials, and retirees.

City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common.

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Tuition Assistance Reimbursement, FRS Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (General/Fire Employees), Paid Sick Leave/Paid Vacation Leave (Police), Bereavement Leave, Paid Military Leave, EAP Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Employee Life Insurance (1 x annual salary), Paid Holidays, Paid Jury Duty, Worker's Compensation, Social Security/Medicare (50%), Protective Safety Equipment, Uniforms.

Supplemental Benefits

Hospitality Indemnity Plan, Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Critical Illness, Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Short Term Disability, 10 Year Level Term Life Insurance.

Other Benefits

Fitness Center, Wellness Center for members of City's Health Insurance program, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Assistance Program, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks, Direct Deposit, Employee Recognition Events, Free Flu Shot, Free Parking, Bi-Lingual Pay, Recruitment Bonus (Police), Safety Incentive program.

Flexible Spending Account

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside dollars on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent day care and medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance. Employees can contribute up to $3,400 on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses. Dependent day care expenses are set by the IRS at a maximum of $3,750 per plan year. Employees should estimate expenses to be incurred carefully, as penalties may be imposed by the IRS. For more information please contact our benefits department.
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• No High School Diploma and No GED
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters or Doctorate Degree

02

Do you currently hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a 4 year College Degree with years of progressive experience in substantial water/wastewater engineering?

• Yes
• No

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What best describes your current and valid State of Florida Driver's License?

• No current and valid State of Florida Driver's License.
• Currently licensed, but not in the State of Florida.
• Current and valid State of Florida Class A Driver's License.
• Current and valid State of Florida Class B Driver's License.
• Current and valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

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What best describes your experience in a responsible supervisory/management position?

• No experience
• Some, but less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
• 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience or greater.

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What best describes your years of increasingly responsible experience in a lead, supervisory, or project responsibility capacity, in the principles, standard methods, and practices of municipal engineering, operation and maintenance of water supply systems, wastewater collection, transmission, and treatment/reuse/disposal systems?

• No experience.
• Some, but less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
• 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience or greater.

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What best describes your computer and/or Microsoft Office related experience?

• No experience
• Some, but less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
• 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience or greater.

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What best describes your level of experience using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 or higher, ARC PRO, or hydraulic modeling?

• No experience.
• Some, but less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
• 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience or greater.

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What best describes your experience in AutoCAD?

• No experience.
• Minimal experience.
• Basic experience.
• Intermediate experience.
• Advanced experience.

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