Project Municipal Engineer

Pennoni; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our Clearwater, FL office on a full-time basis. You will contribute to roadway, drainage, and utility projects for municipal clients, designing with AutoCAD Civil 3D and preparing plans, reports, and permit applications.

The role offers opportunities to advance toward project management, engage with agencies like SWFWMD, FDEP, and FDOT, and mentor junior staff while delivering quality design and coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 4+ years of civil engineering experience in municipal roadway, drainage, and utility design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and civil design deliverables.
• Experience with GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D for road, drainage, and utilities.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and stormwater design.
• Prepare reports, calculations, and permit applications.
• Coordinate with municipalities and agencies (SWFWMD, FDEP, FDOT).
• Coordinate multiple disciplines through design and construction.
• Support construction-phase services and field observations.
• Progressively assume project management and client coordination responsibilities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Florida PE license or FE/EIT

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Civil Project Engineer - Municipal Infrastructure (Roadway/Drainage/Utilities) to contribute to our municipal infrastructure projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Clearwater, FL.

Primary Responsibilities

• · Work on a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, including roadway rehabilitation/reconstruction, drainage and stormwater improvements, water/wastewater utilities, multimodal improvements, and capital improvement projects.
• · Prepare civil engineering design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including roadway geometry, grading, plan/profile sheets, drainage systems, and utility improvements/relocations.
• · Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and stormwater management design, including storm sewer systems, culverts, conveyance systems, ponds/storage, floodplain considerations, and drainage reports.
• · Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, calculations, specifications, opinions of probable construction cost, and permit applications.
• · Work on project design and permitting, including coordination with municipalities and applicable agencies such as SWFWMD, FDEP, and FDOT, as appropriate.
• · Coordinate roadway, drainage, utility, survey, geotechnical, environmental, traffic, and other disciplines through design and construction.
• · Support construction-phase services, including bid assistance, submittal review, RFIs, field observations/inspection, and resolution of design issues.
• · Participate in client, agency, and public meetings and progressively assume project management and client coordination responsibilities; provide mentorship to less-experienced staff, as appropriate.

Basic Requirements

• · Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• · 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience, preferably involving municipal roadway, drainage/stormwater, and utility design.
• · Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and preparation of construction plans and design deliverables for civil infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Florida PE license or FE/EIT certification with demonstrated progression toward professional licensure.
• · Experience with municipal roadway design, rehabilitation/reconstruction, grading, sidewalks/shared-use paths, curb and gutter, and related multimodal improvements.
• · Experience with stormwater/drainage design and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; experience with StormWise/ICPR4 is preferred.
• · Experience with water and wastewater utility design/relocation and utility coordination.
• · Experience with Florida permitting and agency coordination, including SWFWMD, FDEP, FDOT, and local governments.
• · Project management experience or demonstrated ability to progress into project management, including scopes, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• · Construction administration and/or inspection experience.
• · Working knowledge of GIS and other civil engineering analytical/design tools is a plus.
• · Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• · Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; strong technical writing and ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We're all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture - here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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