Engineering in Training: Path to PE Licensure

Sarasota County Government; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (short & long‑t​r

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Job summary

Sarasota County Government seeks engineers in training through its Professional Engineering Development Program (PEDP). This four-year rotational program offers hands-on experience across capital projects, stormwater, transportation, and public utilities, with mentorship and a clear path toward PE licensure.

The program provides structured development, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance to Senior Engineering roles, while working on community-impact projects and leadership growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certificate from the Florida Board of Professional.
• Ability to obtain EI certificate within the first 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering studies, review plans, and design tasks.
• Support construction projects with field site visits and construction observations duties.
• Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies.
• Preparing plans and specifications for related activities.
• Coordinating with management, engineers and technical staff to ensure project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Meeting with co-workers, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions.
• Following the process for obtaining approvals from various agencies.
• Producing presentation and design drawings.
• Participating in Advisory Committees and Development Review Committee (DRC) Meetings.
• Reviewing proposals and presenting results at a Professional Services Review Committee meeting.

Skills

Driver's license

EI certificate

Ability to obtain EI within 18 months

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer Intern (EI) certificate

Job description

Sarasota County Government seeks engineers in training through its Professional Engineering Development Program (PEDP). This four-year rotational program offers hands-on experience across capital projects, stormwater, transportation, and public utilities, with mentorship and a clear path toward PE licensure.

The program provides structured development, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance to Senior Engineering roles, while working on community-impact projects and leadership growth