Salary: $67,835.04 - $134,709.12 Annually
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Number: 24-00152
Department: Public Works
Division: Project Management Services
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 4/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information

Project Engineer DOQ
Public Works
Project Management Division
1022 26th Avenue East,
Bradenton FL 34208
Hours Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm

Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.

As a Project Engineer DOQ , you will be the project manager for a variety of construction, engineering, and other projects related to public infrastructure, such as transportation, potable water, wastewater, storm water, reclaimed water, and related civil engineering projects. Manage activities of project engineers, contractors, consultants, and other staff. Provide direction during the planning, design, land acquisition, and construction phases of assigned projects to assure a quality project is produced in a timely and cost-effective manner. Depending on area of assignment, position has considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and other internal and external contacts, requiring excellent public relations skills.
NOTE: Depending on qualifications (DOQ), position level and salary will be based upon education, experience certifications, and/or licenses.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package -
• Generous vacation/sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.

Job Description

Please see the complete job description
Minimum Qualifications

All Levels

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field.
• Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required. (Out-of-state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within 1 year of hire date).
• Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

Project Engineer I

• Four (4) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment.
• Prior experience as Engineer of Record desired.

Project Engineer II

• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment.
• One or more years as Engineer of Record.

Senior Project Engineer

• Six (6) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment.
• One or more years as Engineer of Record.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience desired.

Desired Skills

• Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Able to resolve situations and problems of a difficulty and complexity commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in engineering, design, permitting, preparation of construction plan sets, and specification and bid packages commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities.
• Depending on area of assignment, this includes SWFWMD and/or FDOT rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.
• Depending on area of assignment, this includes records software, stormwater modeling software, AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, traffic signal analysis packages, and/or ATMS now Central Software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, public presentation skills, and interpersonal skills to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, business leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Able to explain, and possibly influence others, regarding facts, policies, and practices.
• Capable of working with a level of independence and supervision commensurate with experience.

Full Time Positions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych- offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
• Personal Training (5 Free per year)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Group Fitness Classes
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
• Diabetes Care Program
• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Personal Sick Leave
• Family Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
• Professional Medical Appointment Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Military Training Leave
• FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.
Years of Service Vacation Days
0-5 16.25 days
6-10 19.50 days
11 22.75 days

• Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
• FRS Webinars
• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

• Professional Leadership Programs
• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Career Counseling
• Toastmasters
• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.
• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
• Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time - Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
•ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
•LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
•Workers' Compensation
•Training/Seminars
•Fitness Center Access for employee only
•FRS options
•Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
•Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
•Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
Paid Time Off:
•12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
•Three (3) Personal Holidays
•Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day - 80/hrs. per pay-period basis, any work schedule less than this will earn on a pro-rated basis.
01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

04

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field?

• yes
• no

05

A current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is required. (Out-of-state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within 1 year of hire date). Please choose from the following:

• I have a Florida PE License.
• I have an out-of-state PE license which can be transferred to Florida within 1 year.
• I do not have a PE license.

06

How many years of engineering experience related to the area of assignment do you have?

• none
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years

07

Do you have prior experience as Engineer of Record?

• yes
• no

Required Question