Water Resources Engineer — ERP Compliance & Fieldwork

Southwest Florida Water Management District; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FRS pension

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Parental Leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Southwest Florida Water Management District seeks engineers to support ERP compliance and water resource projects in west-central Florida. The role involves evaluating, planning and ensuring regulatory compliance, with collaboration across ERP sections and field staff.

A core requirement includes a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and a valid driver’s license. The position is typically 40 hours weekly in Sarasota with hybrid work options after training; the District emphasizes

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities are brought into compliance with state and District rules; transfer of construction permits to operation phase and respond to permit violations.
• Work with Regulatory Support staff to accomplish tasks per rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Travel to site meetings in designated District counties.
• Participate in ERP Bureau projects under ERP Compliance Manager; support ERP programs as assigned.
• May be required to perform duties before, during, and after major storm events or emergencies.

Education

Bachelors degree (or higher) in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field

Valid driver's license

Job description

Southwest Florida Water Management District seeks engineers to support ERP compliance and water resource projects in west-central Florida. The role involves evaluating, planning and ensuring regulatory compliance, with collaboration across ERP sections and field staff.

A core requirement includes a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and a valid driver’s license. The position is typically 40 hours weekly in Sarasota with hybrid work options after training; the District emphasizes