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Engineer I,II
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Clearwater, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026-00022
Department
Public Works
Division
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
10/20/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
ENGINEER I
ENTRY SALARY: $87,410 - $113,633 DOQ
ENGINEER II
ENTRY SALARY: $101,188 - $131,544 DOQ
CURRENT RECRUITMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. ONE IN TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, ONE IN STORMWATER ENGINEERING DIVISION.
Under limited direction, the Engineer I and Engineer II provide advanced professional level technical and specialized engineering work for the design, construction, protection, and maintenance of City infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serves as project engineer and performs project management and engineering tasks for various complex projects; performs technical civil engineering tasks in the field and office, reviews reports and construction plans for compliance with City codes and proper engineering design standards.
Checks, evaluates, and reviews plans, specifications and reports submitted by private engineering consultants are compatible with other infrastructure projects and conform to the City’s overall goals and objectives.
Leads, guides, and mentors less experienced Engineering staff; ensures all procedures and policies are implemented; provides various professional development opportunities.
Provides various engineering advice in regard to proposals made, specifications and standards as to soundness of design, theory, and construction practice.
Performs and conducts inspections in the field, observes operations, and determines quality of work and compliance with City Codes; negotiates with regulatory agencies to obtain necessary construction or operation permits.
Conducts, coordinates, and participates in various public informational meetings for proposed projects; interacts and engages with citizens to resolve problems, conflicts, and provide for public improvements; performs various tasks for the emergency preparedness response of the City.
Provides extensive expertise in the development, formulation, and implementation of engineering standards and specifications and office policy; conducts engineering studies and evaluations, compiles information, and makes other recommendations.
Identifies needed improvements and assists with changes to policies and standard operating procedures to increase efficiencies.
Manages, monitors, and handles engineering consultant contracts; provides feedback and general information regarding contract status and details; sets agenda items, monitors project status, and conducts extensive meetings during project implementation.
Frequent consultation with internal divisions, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders as required in the analysis, design, review of studies/reports/plans/specifications, and inspection of construction work for compliance with engineering criteria.
Ability to serve as Engineer of Record for minor in-house projects.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, employees, and others, and deal with public relations problems effectively, courteously, and tactfully.
Assisting the general public with engineering related information requests.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver’s license is required.
Current State of Florida Professional Engineer License or current Professional Engineer License from another State that can transfer within six (6) months of hire date is required.
Education and Experience:
ENGINEER I:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering degree; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
ENGINEER II:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering degree AND two (2) years of professional engineering experience as a Professional Engineer; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of –
Modern civil engineering terminology and principles
Supervision, direction, leadership, and management of engineering staff and projects
Mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computations
Professional engineering tasks and practices
Construction, inspection, and maintenance of construction projects
Department policies and protocols
Skill in –
Planning and designing difficult engineering projects
Inspecting work for compliance with plans and specifications
Negotiating with regulatory agency staff to obtain construction/operation permits
Preparing budgets and construction estimates
Manage multiple projects and ensure completion
Plans, designs, reviews, and manages difficult or challenging engineering projects
Establishing and maintaining good relationships
Dealing tactfully with the public
Operating a computer with general proficiency
Employer
City of Clearwater
Address
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Phone
727-562-4870 x0
Website
http://www.myclearwater.com
Salary : $87,410 - $113,633