Engineer Hybrid

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.

Within the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Bureau, you will conduct professional level technical and administrative engineering work supporting the ERP Compliance Section. The majority of time will be spent on post‑permitting compliance, with close coordination with the ERP Evaluation Section. The role requires applying engineering principles, project management, scientific findings and environmental laws to evaluate, plan, design and complete water‑related projects to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

This role is considered hybrid: employees must live in Florida and will work on‑site and remotely as required.

• Ensure that activities are brought into compliance with state and District rules, including transferring construction permits to the operation phase, resolving permit condition violations, managing expired permits, and addressing unauthorized construction activities.
• Work closely with Regulatory Support staff (administrative and field services) to accomplish tasks as outlined in rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Travel to site meetings in designated District counties.
• Participate in ERP Bureau projects under the direction of the ERP Compliance Manager and perform other departmental duties as assigned.
• During major storm events and other declared emergencies, assist in emergency‑management activities as needed, which may include normal work functions or additional emergency support functions.

In‑office work occurs in a standard office environment. Field work may involve work in remote and undeveloped areas, adverse weather, and exposure to extreme elements and pests. Physical requirements include bending, lifting, reaching, and driving. Employees may be on call during emergencies.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of related work experience.
• Valid Florida Professional Engineer license.
• Valid driver’s license.

Engineer 2: $61,254.00 – $84,422.50

Engineer 3: $66,180.00 – $91,203.00

The starting salary reflects the minimum to 50% of the range, based on education and experience.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
• 9 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave (maternity, bonding, supportive work program)
• Medical and dental insurance (91–97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability (District paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail‑order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work‑life balance
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness (qualified employer)
• Tuition reimbursement $5,250 /year
• State adoption benefit (qualified employer)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work toward the FRS program and sick time

Yes, some travel using District vehicle within the District’s coverage area.

Applicants must complete the District employment application. Resumes are not considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are within 30 days of graduation, you may be selected but cannot start until all minimum qualifications are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug‑Free Workplace/Tobacco‑Free Campus. 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. Recruitment, hiring, placement, transfer and promotion are on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations are provided. For accommodations, contact the Human Resources Office.

Employment verification is performed through E‑Verify. The District does not sponsor work visas.