What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at Orange County Government?
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions
Performs highly advanced professional engineering work and provides supervision for one or more engineering functions of a specialized nature. This is highly advanced professional, administrative and supervisory engineering work. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for directing specific projects and programs and performing other comparable field and/or office engineering work. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
Representative Duties/Assignments
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or other related field and eight years of experience in engineering. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Licensed by the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers as a professional engineer.
Preferences
Experience, Licensure, or Certification in any of the following fields: Development engineering, Surveying, Construction, and/or Project Management
Application Deadline
Open Date: 10/21/2026
Close Date: 11/08/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 025 - From $54.54 to $70.90
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839
Notes
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply to be considered.
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions
Performs highly advanced professional engineering work and provides supervision for one or more engineering functions of a specialized nature. This is highly advanced professional, administrative and supervisory engineering work. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for directing specific projects and programs and performing other comparable field and/or office engineering work. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
Representative Duties/Assignments
- Supervises staff engineers and technical and clerical staff, including preparation of employee performance reviews, delegation and oversight of work and training of staff members.
- Meets with consulting engineers, contractors, citizens, and other governmental agencies to discuss County Code, policies, and other related questions; prepares written responses to questions, inquiries, and problems, as necessary.
- Prepares DRC reports, reviews Land Use Plans, Development Plans, Preliminary Subdivision Plans, Development of Regional Impacts reports, and subdivision determination appeals, as necessary.
- Supervises and assists on the review's final construction plans and engineering reports for subdivisions, commercial and industrial projects for compliance with Orange County Codes & Regulations.
- Supervises and assists the Development Engineering sections of (a) Development Review, (b) Platting, and (c) Development Inspection.
- Supervises the reviews of E-projects and S-plans for compliance with Orange County Codes & Regulations.
- Participates in community meetings and public hearings which includes making presentations to the community and decision-making groups. Responds to inquiries from citizens.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or other related field and eight years of experience in engineering. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Licensed by the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers as a professional engineer.
Preferences
Experience, Licensure, or Certification in any of the following fields: Development engineering, Surveying, Construction, and/or Project Management
Application Deadline
Open Date: 10/21/2026
Close Date: 11/08/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 025 - From $54.54 to $70.90
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays including 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839
Notes
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply to be considered.
Salary : $55 - $71