Sr Engineer-($1,000 Sign-On Incentive)

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 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:

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 reviews final construction plans and engineering reports for subdivisions, commercial and industrial projects for compliance with Orange County Codes & Regulations.

Supervises and assists on the reviews of (a) stormwater management systems associated with residential commercial and industrial development, (b) drainage studies to establish 100 year flood elevations and (c) master stormwater analyses.

Supervises the reviews of E-projects 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a field of such as Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar and six years of experience consisting of any combination of roadway, land development, or stormwater design and management.

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.

Preferences:

Knowledge of land development and the Development Review Committee processes: land use plan, residential preliminary subdivision plan, and commercial development plan review experience. Must demonstrate effective communication both written and oral, as extensive interaction with developers, engineers, surveyors, and attorneys is required. Experience with Orange County Land Development Management System (LDMS) and use of AMANDA interface is preferred. Certified Floodplain Manager, Drainage and Stormwater experience, ICPR training, Masters Degree in a related engineering field or Masters in Business Administration is desired.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 05/15/2026

Close Date: 05/31/2026

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 up to 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.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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

4200 S. John Young Parkway

Orlando, Florida 32839

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.