Senior Professional Engineer

Palm Beach County, FL

$80K — $110K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field with 5+ years of professional engineering experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role
  • Master's Degree in a related field with 4+ years of professional engineering experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role
  • Current license as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida or another state with ability to obtain Florida licensure within 11 months
  • Experience in project management, specifically for roadway and highway projects
  • Familiarity with geometric and drainage design requirements

Responsibilities

  • Manage roadway projects from design to completion
  • Prepare reports, letters, and internal communications
  • Review and approve designs, permits, and construction plans from consultants
  • Evaluate and sign off on construction shop drawings for non-standard items
  • Supervise engineering and technical staff
  • Coordinate with local agencies and FDOT as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement in a leading governmental agency
  • Work on impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure
  • Gain exposure to a variety of engineering specialties
  • Collaborate with local government agencies and transportation departments
Full Job Description
Palm Beach County is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to manage roadway projects from design through construction completion; prepares reports, letters, and inter-office communications; reviews and approves designs, permits, construction agreements, and construction plans submitted by engineering consultants and developers for roadway projects; reviews and approves construction shop drawings for non-standard construction items on County roadways, and signs and seals in-house roadway design projects; supervises engineering and technical staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:
• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, including one (1) year of experience in the supervisory aspects of the work,

OR
• A Related Master's Degree; minimum of four (4) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, including one (1) year of experience in the supervisory aspects of the work.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified candidates must:
• Be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida (FL) OR licensed as a P.E. in another state and ability to obtain State of FL P.E. licensure within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience in project management on roadways and highways with geometric and drainage design, and
• Experience working with local government agencies and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

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