Engineer I/II/III - $1000 Sign - on incentive

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Orange County Government in Orlando is seeking an Engineer I, II, or III to join the Field Services Engineering Group. You will apply engineering principles, conduct data‑driven analyses, and support CIP projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure.

This role offers exposure to asset management, hydraulic analysis, SCADA data, GIS, and Power BI, with opportunities to influence regulatory compliance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 6 months from hire.
• 1–4 years utilities engineering experience for Engineer II/III.

Responsibilities

• Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) discharge response and reporting; prepare regulatory reports.
• Evaluate root causes of SSOs and track trends for prevention.
• Review water infrastructure failures and maintain renewal/replacement database.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS

SCADA

Power BI

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Power BI

SCADA

SQL

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Orange County Utilities Field Services Division provides water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services to the residents and visitors of Orange County, Florida. The Division is responsible for the inspection, testing, regulatory compliance, operation, and maintenance of more than 4,900 miles of water and wastewater pipelines, over 12,000 fire hydrants, and 885 wastewater pump stations.

Job Description

The Field Services Division is seeking a qualified Engineer I, II, or III to join the Field Services Engineering Group.

General Functions

The Field Services Engineering Group applies engineering principles and data‑driven analysis to improve utility operations and infrastructure reliability. Ongoing responsibilities include forensic investigations of infrastructure failures, sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) reporting, infrastructure condition assessments, asset management, hydraulic analysis, and construction plan reviews. The Engineering Group also plays a key role in identifying, developing, and prioritizing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects from an operational perspective.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in utility operations, asset management, hydraulic analysis, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement planning while working alongside experienced utility professionals. The successful candidate will contribute directly to improving the reliability, resiliency, and long‑term performance of Orange County's water and wastewater infrastructure.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) discharge response and reporting: Gather details of SSOs from field personnel, prepare reports for submittal to regulatory agencies, and support discharge recovery efforts.
• Evaluates the root cause of each SSO. Track SSOs to identify trends and opportunities for prevention. Prepare quarterly and annual reports for management. Uphold SSO procedures, provide SSO response training and support for staff.
• Reviews water infrastructure failures and maintains database for infrastructure renewal and replacement (R/R) prioritization. Participates in flushing program planning and tracking activities.
• Performs pump station (lift station) condition assessments utilizing data and photos from field personnel. Coordinate with field personnel, track condition assessment results and review pump station data such as SCADA reports, hydraulic data, maintenance records and life cycle information to identify pump station R/R needs.
• Reviews pump curves, system curves, and Master Plan hydraulic data. Consolidates and reviews data during startup / acceptance of new pump stations.
• Develops and improves asset management processes using GIS, Maximo, SCADA, Power BI, SQL databases, and other engineering software.
• Evaluates, interprets and applies specifications, regulations and agreements.
• Performs one‑of‑a‑kind projects to implement new procedures, enhance operational practices or support infrastructure preventative corrective maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• ENGINEER II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and one (1) year of utilities engineering related experience.
• ENGINEER III: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and four (4) years of utilities engineering related experience.

Must possess and maintain a Professional Engineer license from the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers or be able to obtain it within (6) six months from date of hire.

Preferences

• Water and wastewater collection and transmission system design and hydraulic modeling experience.
• Microsoft Excel and Power BI proficiency.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 08/21/2026

Close Date: 09/20/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03

Pay Grade: 018 - From $31.30 to $40.70

Pay Grade: 021 - From $39.21 to $50.97

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Utilities

Field Services Division

8100 Presidents Drive

Orlando, FL

Work hours

40 hours per week

Work schedule

Monday - Friday/ 7:00am - 4:00pm (or 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am - 5:00pm)

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre‑employment drug, physical and background check.