Senior Project Engineer

Salary : $89,760.52 - $148,104.85 Annually

Location : Bradenton, FL

Job Type : Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Number : 25-00103

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Information

Work Location : Public Works Building, 1022 26th Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208

Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm

Prepares construction plans, specifications, engineering reports, and cost estimates for projects related to area of assignment. Performs complex engineering design, review, and capital improvement program planning and implementation work. Prepares, signs, and seals documents for outside agencies. Acts in a lead capacity. Depending on area of assignment, may have more extensive supervisory responsibilities. Position has considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and other internal and external contacts, requiring excellent public relations skills.

Note : This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

Working Conditions

Typical indoor office environment. Periodic outdoor field work required, possibly in adverse weather conditions. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally required to drive County vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.

Job Description

Essential Functions :

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined below, certain positions will have additional duties as indicated below.

CIP Design and Review, Position M1865, August 2024

• Supervises assigned Transportation section staff.
• Assigns work and delegates responsibilities to assigned staff and monitors progress to ensure goals are met and high-quality customer service is maintained.
• Supervises daily activities of assigned staff and sets day-to-day operational objectives and goals to ensure consistent, accurate, and efficient operations of the Transportation section.
• Prepares and reviews plans, studies, reports, and other technical documents for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County standards, policies, and regulations.
• Coordinates with consultants, other governmental agencies, private entities, and others as necessary.
• Performs short-term and long-term planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating within area of responsibility.
• Assists with personnel activities of assigned staff, such as hiring, approving timesheets and time off requests, coaching, mentoring, training, performance appraisals, disciplinary matters, motivating, and responding appropriately to employee complaints and issues.
• Cultivates strong working relationships, builds trust among team members, recognizes good performance, and promotes the professional growth of assigned staff.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, completely, accurately, and consistently.
• Has a strong knowledge and experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) designs standards and specifications.

All Areas of Assignment

Oversees the preparation of final drawings and design calculations for new construction at existing facilities.

Coordinates design and project management requirements, as dictated by operating needs.

Leads daily activities of a small team. Assigns work and ensures completion according to established standards, procedures, and timeframes. Provides assistance and training to less experience team members.

Seals drawings and calculations. Prepares specifications and related bid documents.

Reads and interprets complex engineering plans and specifications and uses highly complex engineering techniques in the solution of problems encountered in area of assignment.

Provides professional engineering assistance, including non-project engineering, to assist Public Works staff and other departments.

Prepares, signs, and seals permit applications to outside agencies such as U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Reviews and researches development projects for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and County design standards.

Responsible for preparation and maintenance of necessary records, reports, and correspondence.

Provides testimony at public hearings regarding assigned projects.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise. Attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Development Review

Reviews residential and commercial development plans involving transportation, stormwater, and utility infrastructure for conformance with the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan, Manatee County Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances, and Public Works Department standards. Reviews master plans, preliminary plats, site plans, construction plans, and final plats. Reviews easement requests from the Property Management Department's Property Acquisition Division. Coordinates with the Public Works Infrastructure Inspection Division regarding construction and certification processes. Works with the Manatee County Health Department and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to ensure compliance with all regulations and design standards for county utility infrastructure. Responds to citizen requests regarding roadways, access, permitting, and utility extensions. Responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall satisfaction of the County's development community.

Infrastructure Planning

Works with county departments and other stakeholders to establish and update project scope, schedules, and preliminary cost estimates for Capital Improvements Projects involving transportation, stormwater, and utility infrastructure. Responsibilities include preparation of preliminary conceptual exhibits and cost estimates for the planning of future improvements, data collection and analysis, and master planning related services. This position requires considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders and requires excellent public relations skills.

Project Management

Serves as Project / Client Manager and / or project civil engineer for design, permitting and construction of public infrastructure, such as transportation, water, wastewater, storm water, reclaimed water, and related civil engineering projects. Responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall client satisfaction; while building strong client relationships. This position requires considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders and requires excellent public relations skills.

Design and Review

Provides professional engineering services for Manatee County transportation projects such as roadways,intersections, sidewalks, and bridges. Provides professional engineering services to support Manatee County's potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility systems, including renewal and rehabilitation programs for water and wastewater systems, lift station rehabilitation, and installation of generators at lift stations countywide. Provides design and review services for conceptual and final designs, project analysis and cost estimating, construction certification, utility conflict resolution, and origination of infrastructure standards and specifications.

Stormwater Engineering

Responsible for regulatory review of public hearing and administrative site development plans related to stormwater management, floodplain mitigation, and floodway "no-rise" analysis in compliance with Manatee County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code and the Public Works Standards Manual. Reviews land development application packages, including construction plans, drainage calculations, and survey documents, for stormwater design requirements including attenuation of runoff, water quality treatment, dedication of drainage and flowage easements, finish floor and grading, freeboard clearances, and substantiation of no adverse drainage impacts created to neighboring properties. Oversees the design, permitting, and management of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) through stormwater master planning. Responsible for the design, permitting, and management of outfall dredging projects. Prepares compliance reports for EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) certification.

Traffic Engineering

Responsible for reviewing signing and pavement markings, signalization, and maintenance of traffic plans associated with construction plans from both external and internal customers. Provides development plan reviews, coordinating with FDOT regarding access management meetings, as well as reviewing traffic studies from operational and safety point of view. Designs, signs, and seal, traffic design plans and specifications for in-house projects.

Traffic Signal Timing Engineer

Manages and implements signal and system timing plans through the Sarasota-Manatee Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) to improve the regional traffic flow. Coordinates Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) and Active Arterial Management functions including Adaptive Traffic Control Systems operations. May assist the County Traffic Engineer and Traffic Systems Engineer with the development of scope, design and construction activities for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and other related special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.

6 or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience related to area of assignment. Previous lead or supervisory experience desired.

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).

One or more years as Engineer of Record.

If assigned to RTMC Traffic Signal Timing area of assignment, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification desired.

Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to resolve difficult and often complex situations and problems.

Advanced knowledge and understanding in engineering, design, permitting, preparation of construction plan sets, and specification and bid packages.

Advanced 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.

Advanced 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.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, public presentation skills, and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, business leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders. Able to influence others regarding facts, policies, and practices.

Capable of working with limited oversight from manager.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO / ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :

Wellbeing Benefits :

Miscellaneous Benefits :

Paid Time Off :

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

Insurance :

Retirement :

Career Wellness :

Education Benefits :

Flexible Spending Account :

Permanent Part Time - Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :

Miscellaneous Benefits :

Paid Time Off :

per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on

a pro-rated basis

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.

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

Which level of education have you achieved?

How many years of engineering experience do you have?

Do you have a current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, or do you have an out-of-state P.E. license which will transfer to Florida within 1 year of the hire date?

How many years of experience as a Engineer of Record do you have?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

Required Question

Salary : $89,761 - $148,105