Engineer In Training or Engineer 1

Pinellas County Government

Clearwater (FL)

Hybrid

USD 58,468 - 94,723

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Florida Retirement System
Generous leave time
Wellness Program
Flexible deferred compensation options

Job summary

A local government entity in Clearwater, FL is seeking entry-level Engineers (Engineer In Training or Engineer 1) to join their team. This role involves project management and technical reviews in civil engineering, with a focus on improving local infrastructure systems. The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and be eligible for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination. Positions offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire.
  • All Trainees must obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.
  • Minimum of two years of technical engineering experience related to civil engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Perform entry-level technical engineering work in a project management role.
  • Plan, coordinate, and review the work of engineering consultants.
  • Review plans for adherence to County code and design standards.

Skills

Engineer Intern Certificate
Civil engineering
Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Engineer In Training or Engineer 1 role at Pinellas County Government

Pinellas County Government provided pay range

This range is provided by Pinellas County Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$58,468.80/yr - $94,723.20/yr

Do you possess an Engineer Intern Certificate or have taken, or is registered to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination? Pinellas County has the ideal career opportunity!!

If you are a recent engineering graduate or an engineer intern with a minimum of two years of experience with a passion to make a meaningful impact through public service, this opportunity is for you.

We’re hiring multiple entry-level engineers to join our dynamic Capital Improvements team. These roles offer hands-on experience in project management, design, and technical review across a variety of stormwater, parks and transportation projects.

The Engineer in Training and Engineer 1 positions perform entry-level technical engineering work in a project management role within an engineering work group; perform technical review or design work of similar responsibility; plan, coordinate, and review the work of engineering consultants engaged in planning, survey, design, review, construction, operations, maintenance, and administration of engineering projects, programs, or systems; coordinate plan review, cost analysis, feasibility, construction, operations, and maintenance of engineering projects. The positions also include coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

The positions require understanding of roadway, drainage, and general civil engineering design practices, methods, and regulatory requirements and assist with the timely delivery of quality projects in accordance with approved schedules and budgets to meet department performance goals.

As part of the Public Works team, you will help advance our mission to manage stormwater or transportation systems to provide improved infrastructure systems for the people of Pinellas County.

This Engineer in Training or Engineer 1 position is located at: 14 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756. Work Schedule: Some Remote Work Available.

What Will You Do?
  • Entry-level technical engineering work in a project management role within an engineering work group and/or performs technical review or design work of similar responsibility
  • Plan, coordinate, and review the work of engineering consultants engaged in planning survey, design, review, construction, operations, maintenance, and administration of engineering projects, programs, or systems.
  • Coordinate, site plan review, cost analysis, feasibility, construction, operations, and maintenance of engineering projects.
  • Perform advanced technical engineering work in an advanced role within an operational section or performing independent technical review or design work of similar responsibility.
  • Plan, coordinate, and review the work of engineering consultants engaged in planning survey, design, review, construction, operations, maintenance, and administration of engineering projects, programs, or systems.
  • Coordinate staff efforts in technical engineering reports, site plan review, cost analysis, feasibility, construction, operations, and maintenance of engineering projects.
  • Review plans to ensure adherence to applicable to County code, and state and local design standards.
  • Reviews FEMA document to ensure compliance with floodplain management codes.
  • Draft/apply for grant application and agreements for capital projects.
What Do You Need?
  • Degree in civil engineering or other related engineering discipline.
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
  • Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other relevant engineering discipline and has taken, or is registered to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, as administered by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, or the equivalent examination administered by another state.
  • All Trainees must obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
  • Possession of an Engineer Intern Certificate; and two (2) years of technical engineering experience that directly relates to the subject matter area of responsibility, for example, civil engineering, plan review, construction, project management, or environmental management.
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Highly Desirable
  • Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering examination.

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here\'s why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
  • Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
  • Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
  • To learn more, see What We Offer

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Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Industries Government Administration
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