Program Engineer - Stormwater Management

The City of Tallahassee is seeking an experienced engineering professional to join our team in advancing stormwater management improvements that support the City’s growing community and infrastructure needs. This position contributes to the successful delivery of Capital Improvement Program projects through engineering expertise, technical analysis, and project management support.

What You'll Do

· Lead projects that improve and protect the City's stormwater infrastructure, helping deliver long-term improvements that benefit the community.

· Guide projects from planning through completion by coordinating with consultants, contractors, City departments, and regulatory partners to keep work on schedule and moving forward.

· Lead and support a team by fostering a safe, collaborative work environment, providing coaching and guidance, and encouraging professional growth.

· Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources while helping ensure work is completed efficiently and in accordance with City policies and applicable regulations.

· Build strong relationships with residents, community partners, and City leadership by sharing project updates, answering questions, and helping communicate the impact of planned improvements.

Minimum Training & Experience

· Possession of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or a related field) AND five (5) years of professional experience that includes public infrastructure, underground utilities engineering (water, wastewater, and wastewater treatment engineering), stormwater engineering

OR

· Possession of a High School Diploma or GED AND nine (9) years of professional experience that includes public infrastructure, underground utilities engineering (water, wastewater, and wastewater treatment engineering), stormwater engineering

Salary Range: From $33.7570 to $91.6022 per hour. (Hiring rate generally will not exceed $70.9090 per hour.)

Read the full job description at https://www.talgov.com/employment/hr-job-descriptions (search Program Engineer).

Apply on or before 11 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026

About the City of Tallahassee

City employees pride themselves on providing exceptional service and doing great things to cultivate a strong, vibrant community. Our mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. Learn more about a career with us at Talgov.com/Jobs.

Our Values

- Honor public trust through ethical behavior

- Provide exceptional citizen service

- Lead with integrity at every level

- Collaborate to reach common goals

- Invest in employee excellence

- Promote equity and celebrate diversity

Examples of our excellent benefits include:

-Pension – Defined Benefit Plan (annual pension = average of last five years’ salary x 2.25% x number of years worked)

-401-K Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution and 50% Employer Match of Balance at Retirement

-Excellent Health Care Coverage

-11 Paid Holidays

-18 Days Personal Leave (increases with tenure to 27 days annually)

-6 Months Catastrophic Leave (after two years tenure)

Veteran's Preference

Certain service members, veterans and spouses of service members and veterans will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/ or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214. IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants MUST upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.