Civil Engineer II – Community Development

City of Sunrise; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City-paid health insurance

Life Insurance $50,000

AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

5% Supplemental Pay

Longevity benefit

Job summary

The City of Sunrise is seeking a professional Civil Engineer to manage engineering projects, review drawings, and prepare permits for water, wastewater, and stormwater programs. This role designs and arranges permits, evaluates plans, and coordinates with City departments and regulatory officials, ensuring compliance with NFIP-CRS, NPDES, and ADA standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in civil/mechanical/environmental engineering (Master’s preferred) with substantial land development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in civil/mechanical/environmental engineering or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in land development engineering, including water, wastewater, and storm water; experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, communicates, prepares, submits, or transmits records, drawings, design documentation and reports including engineering plans and specifications.
• Assists department staff with administration and reporting for NPDES, Permit Program, NFIP-CRS; communicates with regulatory officials.
• Interacts with City department directors, county/state officials, and the public; represents the Engineering Division at meetings and advisory boards.
• Performs advanced tasks including independent calculations, plans and specifications, and drafting; coordinates communications.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/environmental engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

The City of Sunrise is seeking a professional Civil Engineer to manage engineering projects, review drawings, and prepare permits for water, wastewater, and stormwater programs. This role designs and arranges permits, evaluates plans, and coordinates with City departments and regulatory officials, ensuring compliance with NFIP-CRS, NPDES, and ADA standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in civil/mechanical/environmental engineering (Master’s preferred) with substantial land development