Urban Engineer - Development Services
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
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Urban Engineer I
The Urban Engineer I examines a variety of engineering and construction plans and permits to determine whether plans, specifications, and materials conform to legally established codes and requirements to ensure minimum City engineering adequacy standards and principles are met, such as on-site and roadway geometry, safe and adequate access, site drainage, stormwater, water/wastewater, paving, grading, construction operations, surface reconstruction, provision for easements and other right-of-way and site improvements, and coordination of utility reviews.
This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.
Essential Functions- Reviews smaller scale development permit applications with senior staff oversight, including civil plans and specifications for project improvements within the public rights-of-way for Ordinance and Code compliance
- Calculates and/or reviews the Capital Expansion Fees for proposed private developments
- Performs complex mathematical calculations to confirm engineering designs submitted by Engineer/ Architect of Records are in conformance with City's and other Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Confers with senior staff on problems of design, construction, or maintenance of municipal Public Services facilities; determines permitting requirements and obtains necessary permits; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities
- Electronically prepares reports and maintains records of work performed and properly enters information, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems
- Prepares plan review comments; updates the City's online permit software system
- Responds to inquiries from citizens, permit applicants, associations, or other governmental agencies
- Attends pre-construction meetings with applicants/contractors and City Inspectors to discuss engineering requirements and compliance
- Oversees site inspections of proposed work or work in progress to verify project status
- May function as project lead
- Performs related work as required
Job Requirements
To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
Physical Standards Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsThe position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. This position is primarily sedentary but may involve frequent outside work.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
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