Engineering Unit Supervisor (Transportation/Engineering and Planning)

Broward County, Florida; Plantation Isles (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Engineering Unit Supervisor in the Transportation Department. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer License in Florida. The supervisor will lead the engineering unit responsible for transit capital project development, ensuring compliance with design standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing engineering teams, conducting environmental reviews, and proficiency in engineering software. This is a pivotal role in shaping transit engineering policies and procedures to optimize service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in related engineering work, including two years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of engineering design criteria and technical requirements for transit projects.
• Supervises engineering unit responsible for capital project development, including planning and design.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external agencies on project development.

Skills

Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida

Proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, MicroStation)

Management of multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience with environmental reviews and permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Engineering modeling tools

Job description

Requirements and Preferences

This job announcement will remain posted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received and may close at any time.

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Unit Supervisor in its Engineering and Planning Section.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work related to transit or transportation or closely related experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida for the duration of assignment.

Preferences

• Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree (or comparable) with major coursework in Management, Engineering or closely related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Certification in Design, Engineering, or Construction.
• Three (3) or more years experience in developing or maintaining design criteria manuals, technical standards, or engineering guidelines for transit or transportation infrastructure.
• Three (3) or more years direct experience with planning, design, or construction of transit or transportation projects, including horizontal and/or vertical projects.
• Six (6) or more years experience with ADA Accessibility Requirements and/or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
• Three (3) or more years experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and consultant contracts.
• Three (3) or more years experience managing environmental reviews, permitting, and coordination requirements for capital projects.
• Three (3) or more years experience in site development, civil, structural, systems, drainage, or architectural engineering.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoTURN, or related modeling tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and periodic update of transit engineering design criteria, standard specifications, and technical requirements for BRT, LRT, commuter rail, stations, terminals, parking facilities, and maintenance buildings.
• Leads the development, implementation and periodic update of engineering policies and procedures to optimize work, ensuring adherence to quality and efficiency goals.
• Supervises and directs the engineering unit responsible for transit capital project development, including planning, environmental review, preliminary engineering, and final design coordination.
• Oversees engineering and design activities, including preparation and review of plans, technical reports, cost estimates, specifications, value engineering reports, and constructability analyses to ensure compliance with approved transit engineering design criteria and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Directs and reviews the work of BCT staff and professional consultants preparing engineering, environmental, feasibility, and alternatives analysis documents.
• Ensures design consistency and technical quality across multiple projects and modes by applying established design criteria and best practices.
• Supervises engineering staff conducting design reviews, field inspections, technical investigations, and construction coordination for transit capital improvements.
• Coordinates with internal departments, external agencies, railroads, utilities, MPOs, community stakeholders, and regional partners on project development and implementation.
• Leads long-range capital planning engineering tasks, prepares reports, and presents findings to management, governing boards, and the public.
• Oversees and maintains engineering records, databases, standard drawings, and other technical resources.
• Utilizes and guides implementation of engineering technologies and tools, including CAD platforms, modeling tools, and design software.
• Supports environmental documentation and permitting requirements, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) study, Project Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), local environmental review, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Oversees preparation and review of right-of-way concepts, acquisition requirements, and construction plans for transit corridors and facilities.
• Signs and seals engineering plans, drawings, reports, and technical documents as required by state law.
• Manages daily engineering workflows, performance evaluations, recruitment initiatives, and staff development to maintain workforce skill.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Provides guidance so that others understand the needs of different stakeholders and can balance them appropriately. Makes sure people understand and adhere to ethical standards when working with stakeholders; models and ensures cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team's work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
• Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.

Physical Demands

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.