Professional Engineer III - Office - Tallahassee

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date: oct 16, 2026

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requisition no:885798

agency: department of corrections

this open competitive advertisement is for a career service position located in central office, tallahassee, fl, in the division of facilities management and building construction.

the mission of facilities management and building construction at the florida department of corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

this position is not a telework position. The incumbent is required to report to central office in tallahassee and will travel statewide to correctional institutions and facilities.

the licensed professional engineer (pe) for the wastewater engineering department holds ultimate legal and technical accountability for ensuring the safety, compliance, and structural integrity of the municipality's wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal infrastructure. This role is responsible for authorizing engineering blueprints, leading multi-million-dollar capital improvement projects, mitigating environmental risk, and ensuring absolute adherence to state and federal clean water mandates. Position must report any issues that arrive regarding wastewater, water treatment, fuel storage, and anything else regarding environmental items to administration in a timely manner.

• reviews operating data, dmrs, and lab results with wastewater treatment staff; troubleshoots issues and recommends corrective actions for permit compliance.
• provides technical guidance and on-site training to operators on process control, plant operation, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.
• designs, evaluates, and optimizes wastewater treatment processes and disposal systems, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.
• prepares and maintains permit applications, ensures regulatory compliance with wastewater, water treatment plant and fuel storage, as well as reviews engineering plans and reports for submittals.
• conducts site inspections, develops emergency procedures, oversees contractor work, and coordinates with staff and agencies on technical matters.

• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance.
• tuition-free college courses.
• retirement plans with the florida retirement system:
• deferred retirement option program (drop)
• deferred compensation
• recently retired? Beginning july 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an frs employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the investment plan or pension plan without interruption.

• must be a registered professional engineer (pe) in the state of florida in accordance with chapter 471, florida statutes.
• a bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical preferred) and at least five (5) years of engineering experience, two (2) of which as a florida registered professional engineer.
• experience in wastewater collection, treatment, and/or effluent disposal design, construction, operation, and fdep/epa permitting.
• minimum of 5-7 years of progressive…