Senior City Engineer — Transform Public Infrastructure

City of Deerfield Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to plan, review, and update design guidelines for transportation, utilities, drainage, and other municipal infrastructure. This role administers design, construction, operation, and maintenance activities to align with budgets, safety, and environmental standards.

The position reports to senior administration and develops programs within policy lines while presenting major activities to executives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and construction of public infrastructure.
• Experience in operations and maintenance of transportation and stormwater management systems.
• Knowledge of infrastructure design and construction and related regulations.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and codes.
• Strong budgeting and procurement understanding.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; handles employee concerns and performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work; sets schedules and ensures standards.
• Administers Right-of-Way Management Program and oversees permit processes and utilities coordination.
• Leads Stormwater Management Program and oversees utility administration.
• Manages large capital improvement projects and CIP budgeting.
• Prepares and reviews five-year CIP budgets; monitors progress and schedules.
• Participates in Development Review Board processes; enforces ordinances for utilities and drainage.
• Plans and directs operations of streets, drainage and related infrastructure; conducts inspections.
• Establishes street maintenance programs and annual budgets; tracks maintenance work.
• Ensures NPDES permit compliance and annual reporting.
• Guides feasibility studies, cost estimates, and reporting to leadership.
• Assists in departmental policy development and budget control.
• Prepares scopes of work for bids; evaluates bids and administers contracts.
• Oversees grant submissions and coordination.
• Attends meetings and writes reports and transmittal documents.
• Monitors customer service processes and responds to inquiries.

Skills

Project management

Public infrastructure

Stormwater management

Communication

Reading drawings

Budgeting and procurement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related major

Licensed Florida Professional Engineer

Job description

City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to plan, review, and update design guidelines for transportation, utilities, drainage, and other municipal infrastructure. This role administers design, construction, operation, and maintenance activities to align with budgets, safety, and environmental standards.

The position reports to senior administration and develops programs within policy lines while presenting major activities to executives.