What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Engineer - $1000 Sign - on Incentive 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.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Engineering Division manages the Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste projects. The division also reviews the plans and agreements of proposed infrastructure by the development community to conform to the Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.
The Orange County Utilities Department is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the positions of "Senior Engineer" for their Septic to Sewer Program, Development Group and their Pump Station R&R Program.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs advanced professional engineering work and provides supervision for one or more engineering functions of a specialized nature. This is advanced professional engineering work of a complex nature with extensive supervisory duties. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
Sr. Engineer - Pump Station R&R Program
The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background investigation screening process prior to the start of employment.
Preferences
Open Date: 04/17/2026
Close Date: 05/17/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 023 - From $45.57 to $59.24
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
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
Orange County Utilities
Engineering Division
9150 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL
Notes
Hours: 40
Working hours are 8 hours per day Monday through Friday with flexible hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
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.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Engineering Division manages the Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste projects. The division also reviews the plans and agreements of proposed infrastructure by the development community to conform to the Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.
The Orange County Utilities Department is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the positions of "Senior Engineer" for their Septic to Sewer Program, Development Group and their Pump Station R&R Program.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs advanced professional engineering work and provides supervision for one or more engineering functions of a specialized nature. This is advanced professional engineering work of a complex nature with extensive supervisory duties. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
Sr. Engineer - Pump Station R&R Program
- Manage multiple concurrent Utilities CIP projects from planning and land acquisition through design, permitting, bidding, and construction including coordination with consultants, regulatory agencies, and other County Divisions. Projects will focus on pump station renewal/replacement.
- Review project reports, engineering plans and construction specifications, and contract documents for conformance to Orange County Utilities Standards.
- Manage comprehensive inspection records of Utilities assets and prioritize future R/R projects.
- Manage CIP program budgets, project expenses and project schedules to meet program milestones.
- Conduct public meetings, make project presentations and respond to questions and requests from Orange County residents, Utilities Operating Divisions, and other Orange County Departments.
- Assist in the coordination, creation, and negotiation of contracts and agreements with Engineering Consultants, vendors, and developers.
- Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of the CIP master details, standards, and specifications.
- Respond to requests from and perform coordination with Field Services, Procurement, Real Estate Management, and other County Departments.
- Supervise staff to include providing leadership, guidance, training, and delegation of work.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Supervising engineers and technicians in the Development Engineering Division, to include providing leadership, guidance, training, and delegation of work.
- Ensuring consistency in the plan review process; developing and modifying policies and procedures as needed.
- Providing technical assistance to engineers designing water, reclaimed water, and wastewater utility plans for all types of developments, including commercial and industrial parcels, public main extensions, subdivisions, and interior alterations.
- Providing final review and approval for the hydraulic analysis of water, wastewater and reclaimed water master utility infrastructure plans for large, planned developments, developments of regional impact, and subdivisions.
- Conducting meetings with developers and engineers. Performing analysis and decision-making related to site-specific issues.
- Writing and negotiating development agreements and performing project management for associated utility infrastructure.
- Manage multiple concurrent Utilities CIP projects from planning and land acquisition through design, permitting, bidding, and construction including coordination with consultants, regulatory agencies, and other County Divisions. The focus will be on projects that connect residential parcels to central sewer systems and eliminate existing septic systems.
- Manage multiple cost share and grant agreements from federal, state, or local agencies that provide funding assistance for CIP projects, especially ones that qualify for septic-to-sewer and/or resilience/hardening programs. Management of such agreements includes cost share/grant applications, monthly and/or quarterly compliance documentation, and payment reimbursement requests. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with cost share/grant managers is a critical part of this duty.
- Review project reports, engineering plans and construction specifications, and contract documents for conformance to Orange County Utilities Standards.
- Manage CIP program budgets, project expenses and project schedules to meet program milestones.
- Conduct public meetings, make project presentations and respond to questions and requests from Orange County residents, Utilities Operating Divisions, and other Orange County Departments and the Board of County Commissioners.
- Assist in the coordination, creation, and negotiation of contracts and agreements with Engineering Consultants, vendors, and developers.
- Respond to requests from and perform coordination with Field Services, Procurement, Real Estate Management, and other County Departments.
- Supervise staff to include providing leadership, guidance, training, and delegation of work.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor¿s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and six (6) years of utilities engineering related experience.
- Municipal capital improvements project experience with a background in diverse utilities work.
- Licensed in a state of the United States as a Professional Engineer. Must be licensed in Florida as a Professional Engineer within one (1) year of hire.
The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background investigation screening process prior to the start of employment.
Preferences
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
- Must have water and wastewater transmission systems hydraulic modeling experience.
- County government development review project experience with a background in large scale utilities work, document management systems, Microsoft Office, ESRI and other database systems.
- Experience as a Project Engineer and/or Project Manager in the design of water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure rehabilitation.
- Public outreach and knowledge in the management of grants
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
- Time and people management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, ESRI and other database systems.
- Excellent self-management skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Familiarity with the Orange County Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.
Open Date: 04/17/2026
Close Date: 05/17/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 023 - From $45.57 to $59.24
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and 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 Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
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
Orange County Utilities
Engineering Division
9150 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL
Notes
Hours: 40
Working hours are 8 hours per day Monday through Friday with flexible hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Salary : $46 - $59