Professional Engineer

Position Overview

Position: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Salary: $97,360 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications
Location: 2300 N. Jog Road, WPB
Schedule: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday

Palm Beach County’s Engineering & Public Works Department, Division of Roadway Production, is seeking a Professional Engineer to plan, coordinate, review and approve work across various roadway and bridge projects. The successful candidate will negotiate design contracts with consultants, review thoroughfare roadway and bridge designs, assist in preparing contract documents for bidding and construction, and perform cost estimates for project planning. In addition, this role involves coordinating with utility companies to address conflicts, collaborating with GIS staff to develop interactive maps, and overseeing stormwater infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, review, and approve the work of professional and technical staff in the Roadway Production Division.
• Negotiate design contracts with consultants and review thoroughfare roadway and bridge design plans.
• Assist in preparing contract documents for bidding and construction, and coordinate field adjustments during construction.
• Review and approve construction shop drawings, prepare agreements, and perform cost estimates for project planning.
• Sign and seal in-house designs and modifications for roadway improvement projects.
• Coordinate with utility companies to resolve conflicts related to road and bridge designs.
• Collaborate with GIS staff and other departments to develop interactive maps and ensure quality control of stormwater data.
• Oversee stormwater project development, review historical plans, and revise stormwater standards and policies as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida OR a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; minimum of four (4) years of experience in professional engineering with an emphasis on roadways and highways.
• Necessary Special Requirement: Licensed as a P.E. in the State of FL OR licensed as a P.E. in another state with the ability to obtain State of FL P.E. licensure within 11 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a P.E. in the State of FL working on roadways and highways.
• Background in structural and drainage design with local government agencies or the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
• Familiarity with FL Green Book, FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, FDOT Roadway and Traffic Design Standards, and the AASHTO Green Book.