Senior Professional Engineer – Highway Design

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long‑term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

• This position performs roadway and intersection improvements design functions.
• A background primarily in roadway design is required, as well as a working knowledge of FDOT specifications, the FDOT Plan Preparation Manual and MUTCD. The candidate must also be an expert in the use of highway engineering software.
• Prepares design and construction documents pertaining to division projects; prepares plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Designs/develops engineering plans, and specifications associated with proposed projects; defines design needs; determines design solutions; produces designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software and drafting instruments; reviews design for compliance with applicable laws, codes, and standards; maintains computer models and provides modeling data to consultants.
• Coordinates or performs project management; prepares, reviews, and monitors project schedules and budgets; monitors construction and maintenance contracts/agreements.
• Performs site visits, field inspections, or land surveys of projects and developments; inspects projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications; conducts inspections or collects data at sites; performs surveying to collect data; sets elevation; takes photographs and measurements of field conditions; resolves problems at site.
• Performs engineering analysis and prepares engineering reports; evaluates problems and recommends solutions.
• Provides technical advice, information, and assistance concerning engineering issues, project management issues, design/construction activities, and other issues to contractors, consultants, County staff, public agencies, or others; responds to questions or complaints; assists in resolving engineering problems, project development issues, or conflicts involving project participants; recommends solutions to problems.
• Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions/departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as needed.
• Provides budgetary estimates and input.

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting Required.

• Must possess and maintain valid State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
• May possess PE from another state but must obtain a Florida Professional Engineer license within 12 months from date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident‑by‑incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.