Engineer (0768) (Hybrid Eligible) chez Southwest Florida Water Management District

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Natural Systems and Restoration Bureau  

This is a great opportunity to restore priority water bodies for future generations. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), a leader in protecting Florida's water resources, is seeking an Engineer in support of the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program. This position will work on a wide variety of projects related to natural systems restoration and water quality improvements in a planned effort to restore our most valuable natural resources. The successful candidate will perform project management duties including district initiatives, cooperative funding, application evaluations, contract management, negotiations, construction monitoring, hydraulic/hydrologic model review, stormwater retrofit design, plan review, working with cooperators, project tracking, and cost tracking. 

The District supports a remote work schedule to promote work-life balance for eligible employees. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings or work a portion of their time from a designated location and the remainder of their time remotely. Full-time in office schedule is also available. The successful candidate must be a Florida resident. 

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Starting Compensation:

Staff Engineer: $61,254.00 - $84,422.50
Professional Engineer: $66,180.00 - $91,203.50
Senior Professional Engineer: $71,460.00 - $98,476.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Engineer profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Engineering lead for large scale environmental restoration and water quality improvement projects.
• Perform feasibility studies, watershed/water quality studies.
• Prepare construction documents and request for bids.
• Develop scopes of work and assist in budgeting process.
• Administration of public and private entity contracts.
• Project management reporting.
• Evaluation of cooperative funding applications.
• Construction administration and inspection.
• Engineering support for SWIM Plan preparation.

Working Conditions

Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements:  Light Work, Close Acuity, Walking, Talking, Hearing 

Working Environmental Conditions:  Inside, Outside, Hazards, Hiking, Wildlife Encounters, Driving, Construction Sites

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Engineer Opportunities

 Staff Engineer

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Two (2) years related work experience
• Valid driver's license 

Professional Engineer

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Four (4) years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license
• Valid driver's license

Senior Professional Engineer

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Five (5) years related work experience
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Credentials for Engineer Opportunities

• Masters or better in civil, construction, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Project Management Information System experience
• Water quality project experience
• Natural systems restoration experience
• Certified Construction Manager
• Florida Professional Engineer License 

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met. 

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville or Tampa, FL office. Remote work opportunities may be available up to 4 days per week. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

Travel Required

Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM 

About Us

Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions. 

Apply Now

The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4747; or email [email protected]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District will not sponsor applicants for work visas.