Are you a seasoned Engineer with flood protection stormwater experience? Are you looking for a place where you can be a driving force for balancing the needs of protecting a thriving and growing community with the safeguarding and restoring of vital water resources and delicate ecosystems? Let us show you how you could be a part of this crucial work.
Apply online today to meet with some of our friendly and diverse team to talk about our comprehensive benefit and compensation package, our optional partial remote work-from-home schedule, and the opportunity to contribute towards our mission to protect and support our community.
The Principal Engineer supports District emergency management operations for flood control and will serve on the water manager team as a high-level technical expert working with cutting-edge technologies. While a strong background in stormwater, flood control, modeling, and project management are preferred, this is a highly specialized position that will involve exciting learning opportunities in the field.
You may also serve as a technical advisor and resource for executive level presentations and may serve as a spokesperson for the District at internal and external meetings.
A partial remote work-from-home schedule is offered, and you may choose to work based out of the Naples or Ft. Myers office.
Salary range is $120,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experience.
The District provides a comprehensive compensation package which includes: Robust group insurance benefits and participation in the Florida Retirement Plan for full-time employees, wellness programs, generous paid leave and holidays, flexible hours, partial remote work-from-home, your choice of home base, education reimbursement, and employee discounts.
Employment Guidelines: Bachelor's Degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 11+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline that can be applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Construction, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering.
Licenses / Certifications: Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Incumbent has State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license and keeps licensure status current.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment: Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 8.1 million residents.