Civil Engineer III/IV - (Public Works)
City of Orlando
- Location:
- Categories: Engineering, Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 03, 2026
Job Description:
Civil Engineer III/IV - (Public Works)
Description
Salary Range$31.51-$41.75
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
Job Summary
Salary:
Civil Engineer III: $31.51 - $41.745
Civil Engineer IV: $34.34 - $45.50
SITE ENGINEERING & PLANS REVIEW: Performs professional engineering work reviewing permitted engineering plans and specifications for the construction of public works projects such as streets, parking facilities, storm and sanitary systems, and environmental programs. Employees in this class are responsible for the review of permitted plans submitted by the permit applicant to ensure construction is in compliance with Federal, State, and City standards and engineering principles, methods, and techniques. Work assignments are received from a professional supervisor who defines the scope of the work to be performed, but the employee is expected to make technical decisions. Employees shall have a thorough understanding of the City, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Water Management District Standards. They will assist the applicant and coordinate with other City personnel to ensure the permits meet the appropriate codes, rules, and regulations. Employees shall review and verify all stormwater criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications:
Civil Engineer III:
SITE ENGINEERING & PLANS REVIEW : Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and four (4) or more years experience in public works engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Engineering Intern License required. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida desired. Great people and communication skills highly desired. Experience in the City of Orlando and Water Management District rules and regulations and FEMA rules and regulations as it pertains to site development preferred.
Additional Qualifications for Promotion:
Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee’s last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with no factor rating of less than meets.
Civil Engineer IV:
SITE ENGINEERING & PLANS REVIEW : Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and four (4) or more years experience in public works engineering; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida required. A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment. Experience in the City of Orlando and Water Management District rules and regulations and FEMA rules and regulations as it pertains to site development preferred. Great people and communication skills highly desired. Valid Florida Driver's License required.
Additional Qualifications for Promotion:
Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee’s last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with no factor rating of less than meets.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.