Civil Engineer

BrightSelf; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

SIMPLE IRA with company match

Performance and recruitment bonuses

Ongoing training and mentorship

Job summary

BrightSelf in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer with a PE to lead design and environmental projects focusing on water, wastewater, and waste management systems.

This full-time, on-site role emphasizes regulatory compliance, preparation of reports, plans, permits, and coordination with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Florida PE license or ability to obtain within 4 months.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD 3D, GIS, hydraulics/modeling, or database management.
• Master’s degree and project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and water resources.
• Prepare and oversee designs, studies, models, master plans, permits, reports.
• Serve as a Project Manager or Technical Lead.
• Support pilot studies, GIS/CADD, modeling, CEI services, and client coordination.
• Assist with proposals, budgets, schedules, and presentations.
• Mentor engineers and CADD staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Microsoft Office 365

Client coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

GIS

Hydraulics

Database management

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Sarasota, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

• Work Experience 6+ years of engineering experience
• City Sarasota
• State/Province Florida
• Country United States

Job Description

Role Description This full-time, on-site Civil/Environmental Engineer PE role is based in

Sarasota, FL. The engineer will design, analyze, and manage civil and environmental

infrastructure projects, with a focus on water, wastewater, and waste management systems.

Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing technical reports, plans, and specifications;

conducting environmental impact assessments; and ensuring projects meet regulatory and

environmental compliance standards. The role involves coordinating with clients, regulatory

agencies, and multidisciplinary teams, providing environmental consulting services, and

supporting permitting activities. The engineer will also oversee project execution, review field

data and engineering calculations, and help guide junior staff to ensure high-quality, sustainable

solutions.

What You’ll Do

Lead engineering projects involving water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and water

resources

Prepare and oversee designs, studies, models, master plans, permits, reports, and

Serve as a Project Manager or Technical Lead

Support pilot studies, GIS/CADD, modeling, CEI services, and client coordination

Assist with proposals, business development, budgets, schedules, and presentations

Work with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal teams

Mentor engineers and CADD staff

Travel occasionally throughout Southwest and West Central Florida

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 6+ years of engineering experience
• Florida PE license or ability to obtain within 4 months
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Experience with AutoCAD 3D, GIS, hydraulics/modeling, or database management is a
• Master’s degree and project management experience are preferred
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• SIMPLE IRA with company match
• Performance and recruitment bonuses
• Ongoing training and one-on-one mentorshipTeam-building events and additional perks

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, growing team working on innovative and

sustainable solutions to today’s water and infrastructure challenges