Civil Engineer

Florida Engineering, LLC; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Engineering, LLC is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer in Florida to lead design efforts for residential and commercial site development and water resources projects. You will manage multiple active projects, ensure compliance with local codes and permitting, and contribute to environmental permitting and construction documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 2+ or 3+ years of experience, and a Florida PE license or the ability to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Water Resources or Environmental) from ABET-accredited program with 2+ years experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program with 3+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft residential and commercial site development projects.
• Prepare hydrology reports, stormwater calculations, and septic system designs.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, environmental codes, and permitting requirements.
• Manage 15–30 active projects with deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide technical oversight and collaboration with drafters and teams.
• Perform site layout planning, grading, and utility coordination.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and client communications.
• Apply AutoCAD and hydrology software to designs.
• Support environmental compliance and watershed modeling efforts.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Hydraulics software

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

HydroCAD

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Florida Engineering is an engineering firm that provides innovative solutions for various industries, such as outdoor and aluminum engineering, structural engineering, MEP engineering, site plans and drainage plans, septic system design, milestone inspections and reserve studies, energy calculations, and wind engineering. The firm has over 25 engineers in-house and more than 125 years of collective experience in the building and construction industry. The firm has completed over 150,000 projects in Florida and has saved an estimated $45 million for its customers through value engineering. The firm’s goal is to be a valuable resource to every customer, exceeding his or her engineering needs on budget and ahead of schedule.

Overview:

Florida Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Engineer to join our team, with expertise in residential and commercial land development and water resources engineering. This role involves leading design efforts, managing multiple active projects, and ensuring compliance with local codes and permitting requirements. You’ll contribute to planning, design, environmental permitting, and construction documentation for a variety of site development and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design and draft residential and commercial site development projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, hydrology reports, stormwater calculations, and septic system designs.
• Ensure compliance with zoning regulations, environmental codes, and permitting requirements.
• Manage 15–30 active projects, maintaining deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide technical oversight and collaborate with drafters and internal teams.
• Perform site layout planning, grading, and utility coordination.
• Conduct project management tasks including scheduling, client communication, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Apply hydrology/hydraulics software (e.g., HEC-RAS, StormCAD, HydroCAD) and AutoCAD for design and analysis.
• Support environmental compliance, infrastructure resiliency, and watershed modeling efforts.

Key Qualifications:

Required-

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Water Resources or Environmental Engineering) from an ABET-accredited program with 2+ years of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an ABET-accredited program with 3+ years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and stormwater design tools.
• Solid understanding of local codes, permitting processes, and environmental regulations.

Preferred-

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and civil engineering software.
• Practical knowledge of construction plan development.
• Familiarity with Florida-specific engineering services and permitting.
• Successful delivery of planning studies, designs, and construction documents.
• EIT certification (if not PE licensed).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.