Public Works Permit Engineer – Drainage & ROW

City of Coral Gables; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Coral Gables is seeking an Engineer to review plans, perform drainage calculations and ensure compliance with City Codes and Engineering Standards. The role handles permit review, applicant meetings, and coordination with City Departments under the City Engineer & Permit Section Manager.

This position requires a Civil Engineering degree, 4 years of related experience including reading plans, and a Florida driver's license. An E.I.T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required for this position.
• An E.I.T. certification is preferred.
• Four years of related engineering experience, including design work and experience reading plans and blueprints.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Receives plans submitted to the Public Works Department and ensures proper routing.
• Examines, reviews and provides comments to plans submitted for Public Works review and permit issuance.
• Reviews elevations and drainage systems to ensure compliance with standards.
• Answers questions from applicants and explains issues with plans.
• Responds to inquiries through PW Permits inbox and 311 app with timely follow-up.
• Maintains right of way covenant databases and permit-related records.
• Issues permits for right-of-way work, estimating excavation areas and MOT requirements.
• Ensures right-of-way permit compliance by developers and contractors.
• Reviews building permits and right-of-way encroachment for compliance with City Codes.
• Prepares and reviews encroachment items for commissions and holds harmless agreements.
• Verifies property ownership, licenses, and insurance.
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties and generates reports.

Skills

Plan review

Permit processing

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

E.I.T. certification preferred

Job description

City of Coral Gables is seeking an Engineer to review plans, perform drainage calculations and ensure compliance with City Codes and Engineering Standards. The role handles permit review, applicant meetings, and coordination with City Departments under the City Engineer & Permit Section Manager.

This position requires a Civil Engineering degree, 4 years of related experience including reading plans, and a Florida driver's license. An E.I.T.