Senior Engineer, Resilience & Coastal Protection

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in Tallahassee, seeks a Professional Engineer III to review adaptation strategies, grant-funded infrastructure projects, and planning documents, including nature-based solutions and vulnerability assessments.

The role coordinates interdisciplinary reviews and provides technical support to field staff, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and building codes while advancing statewide

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Professional Engineer in Florida.
• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering.
• Strong technical review and analytical skills with ability to evaluate projects against defined criteria.
• Deep understanding of building codes and engineering standards.
• Experience in stormwater, flood mitigation, coastal, or water infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Review adaptation strategies, grant-funded infrastructure projects, and planning documents.
• Evaluate nature-based solutions and vulnerability assessments.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary reviews and provide technical support to field staff.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and building codes; advance statewide resiliency efforts.

Skills

PE licensure

Engineering exp

Project evaluation

Building codes

Stormwater knowledge

Coastal infra

Florida Building Code

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in Tallahassee, seeks a Professional Engineer III to review adaptation strategies, grant-funded infrastructure projects, and planning documents, including nature-based solutions and vulnerability assessments.

The role coordinates interdisciplinary reviews and provides technical support to field staff, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and building codes while advancing statewide