PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER III - Central Office - Tallahassee

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holydas

Comprehensive health and lifeinsurance

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Tuition-Free college courses

FRS retirement plans

Drop program

Deferred compensation

No reemployment restriction for retire

Résumé du poste

The Florida Department of Corrections in Tallahassee seeks a Licensed Professional Engineer to lead the Wastewater Engineering Department. You will oversee multi-million-dollar capital projects, ensure compliance with state and federal clean water mandates, and provide technical guidance across facilities statewide.

Requirements include FL PE licensure, a Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical degree, 5+ years of engineering experience with at least 2 as a Florida-registered PE, and experience

Qualifications

• :Must be a registered Florida Professional Engineer (PE).
• :Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical preferred).
• :At least five years of engineering experience, two as a Florida-registered PE.
• :Experience in wastewater collection, treatment, and/or effluent disposal design, construction, operation, and permitting.
• :Willingness to travel statewide and report to Central Office in Tallahassee.

Responsabilités

• Reviews operating data, DMRs, and lab results with wastewater treatment staff; troubleshoots issues and recommends corrective actions for permit compliance.
• Provides technical guidance and on-site training to operators on process control, plant operation, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.
• Designs, evaluates, and optimizes wastewater treatment processes and disposal systems, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Prepares and maintains permit applications, ensures regulatory compliance with wastewater, water treatment plant and fuel storage, as well as reviews engineering plans and reports for submittals.
• Conducts site inspections, develops emergency procedures, oversees contractor work, and coordinates with staff and agencies on technical matters.

Connaissances

Wastewater engineering

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Site inspections

Troubleshooting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license

Outils

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BioWin

InfoWorks ICM

Description du poste

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Date: Oct 16, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:885798

Agency: Department of Corrections

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located in Central Office, Tallahassee, FL, in the Division of Facilities Management and Building Construction.

The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

This position is not a telework position. The incumbent is required to report to Central Office in Tallahassee and will travel statewide to correctional institutions and facilities.

JOB DUTIES

The Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) for the Wastewater Engineering Department holds ultimate legal and technical accountability for ensuring the safety, compliance, and structural integrity of the municipality's wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal infrastructure. This role is responsible for authorizing engineering blueprints, leading multi-million-dollar capital improvement projects, mitigating environmental risk, and ensuring absolute adherence to state and federal clean water mandates. Position must report any issues that arrive regarding wastewater, water treatment, fuel storage, and anything else regarding environmental items to administration in a timely manner.

• Reviews operating data, DMRs, and lab results with wastewater treatment staff; troubleshoots issues and recommends corrective actions for permit compliance.
• Provides technical guidance and on-site training to operators on process control, plant operation, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.
• Designs, evaluates, and optimizes wastewater treatment processes and disposal systems, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Prepares and maintains permit applications, ensures regulatory compliance with wastewater, water treatment plant and fuel storage, as well as reviews engineering plans and reports for submittals.
• Conducts site inspections, develops emergency procedures, oversees contractor work, and coordinates with staff and agencies on technical matters.

BENEFITS

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical preferred) and at least five (5) years of engineering experience, two (2) of which as a Florida registered Professional Engineer.
• Experience in wastewater collection, treatment, and/or effluent disposal design, construction, operation, and FDEP/EPA permitting.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive engineering tenure specifically centered on wastewater infrastructure or public utility projects.
• A valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive a state vehicle and travel statewide.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A current Florida Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license (Class C or higher) or hands‑on experience operating or supervising a wastewater treatment facility.
• Experience with process control, troubleshooting, and optimization of wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, BioWin, InfoWorks ICM, or similar design and hydraulic modeling software.
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Experience with State of Florida procurement rules and regulations.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.