Civil Project Engineer I/II/III

City of Boca Raton • 2500 NW 1st Ave Bldg A, FL

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About The Position

The City of Boca Raton is hiring at the Civil Project Engineer I, II, or III level. The position performs engineering and administrative work in the design of public works infrastructure and manages, with support, maintenance and capital improvement projects, including contract administration and project management from concept through construction. The role also performs construction inspections, reviews and comments on developers’ engineering projects, and carries out related work as required. It reports directly to the Assistant City Engineer or the Capital Improvement Project Manager.

The selected candidate may be placed in one of the three classifications based on the applicable criteria. Starting salary ranges are $75,449.17–$96,725.84 for Engineer I, $83,182.71–$106,640.23 for Engineer II, and $91,708.94–$117,570.86 for Engineer III, based on education, experience, and certifications.

The City describes its workplace as guided by fairness, integrity, respect, service, and trust, and highlights employee support, public service, and work-life balance. The City is an equal opportunity, inclusive, veteran-friendly employer and drug-free workplace. Final employment is contingent on successful completion of the stated post-offer screening requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Engineer I, II, and III).
• Engineer II: At least 3 years of experience performing engineering work related to Public Works and/or Utilities.
• Engineer III: At least 5 years of experience performing engineering work related to public works projects.
• Engineer I: Possess a State of Florida Engineering in Training Certificate or be eligible to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Engineer II: Possess a State of Florida Engineering in Training or Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Engineer III: Hold a Professional Engineer license in Florida, or be able to secure Florida licensure within 6 months if licensed in another state.
• Engineer III: Have received a passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or have at least 3 years of experience performing public-sector general vertical and horizontal construction with associated construction management experience.
• Possess a valid State of Florida Class E driver’s license with no more than six points in a three-year period (all levels).
• Additional experience may satisfy minimum requirements: a master’s degree is equivalent to one year of experience for Engineer II and Engineer III.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices relating to plans and specifications, design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques for design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects; construction management; and Federal, State, and local laws governing municipalities.
• Skill in engineering plan preparation and review, land and engineering survey systems, engineering drafting methods and techniques, and computer-aided engineering drafting.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, contractors, and the public; and communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer I: Experience with hydraulic modeling and computer-aided design (CAD).
• Engineer II: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Engineer III: Experience with hydraulic modeling and computer-aided design (CAD).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review estimates, designs, and specifications for capital improvement projects conducted by in-house staff and consultants.
• Provide project management and engineering work on capital improvement projects.
• Review and approve site and construction plans and specifications for code compliance and consistency with departmental standards, policies, and sound engineering principles.
• Review and approve construction project payment requests, invoices, and change orders.
• Participate in preparing specifications, maps, plans, profiles, field notes, and designs for capital improvement projects.
• Review, authorize, and monitor construction permit compliance by private developers; inspect projects, prepare cost estimates, and initiate action for noncompliance.
• Review new development and redevelopment projects and their engineering and construction plans for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and recommend necessary revisions.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, businesses, and other City customers.
• Coordinate capital projects with consulting engineers and other governmental agencies.
• Assist in preparing long-range plans for needed capital improvements.
• Coordinate City, State, and Federal agencies, private contractors, and others involved in City projects.
• Review municipal and private development projects for compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.
• Assist with tasks related to NPDES reporting requirements for City stormwater utility systems.
• Work with the GIS Analyst on data maintenance and management of GIS stormwater utility assets and operations.
• Provide support to the Stormwater and Streets Divisions.
• Attend after-hours meetings as needed.

Benefits

• No-cost employee medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and 3 floating holidays.
• Annual Continuous Service Benefit payout after 5 years of service.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Two pension/retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level