County Engineer
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners, Lecanto, FL, United States
Position Overview
The County Engineer serves as the County’s professional engineering authority while coordinating and managing the planning, design, permitting, acquisition, and construction of transportation and stormwater capital infrastructure projects. This position performs advanced technical engineering analysis and design; oversees development review and permitting; and manages major transportation projects including highways, intersections, signalization, bridges, multi‑use paths, resurfacing, and drainage improvements.
The County Engineer independently plans and implements projects within established policy guidelines, manages consultants and contractors, administers contracts, and provides technical leadership to staff. The position represents the County in public meetings, before boards and agencies, and coordinates with state and regional partners.
Salary Disclosure
The anticipated starting salary is $109,707.31; final compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
Act as the County Engineer, professionally responsible for engineering design, analysis, calculations, reports, and technical review related to County transportation, stormwater, roadway, traffic, utility, and site development projects.
Direct and manage the planning, design, acquisition, permitting, and construction of major capital transportation and infrastructure projects, including highways, intersections, bridges, signalization, multi‑use paths, resurfacing, and drainage improvements.
Assist with division budget preparation; develop and manage transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets; maintain project records and cost accounting.
Supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of assigned staff; evaluate performance; provide coaching; and initiate commendations or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Lead and manage consultants, engineers, designers, attorneys, appraisers, land planners, inspectors, and contractors; conduct project meetings to ensure procedures, schedules, and budgets are met.
Oversee preparation of project work plans, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, technical reports, engineering calculations, and contract documents.
Administer professional services and construction contracts, including consultant and contractor agreements.
Oversee engineering review and approval of plans, and permits (residential and non‑residential); and studies.
Manage stormwater design and retrofit projects; respond to drainage concerns; prepare and review hydrologic and hydraulic studies and calculations.
Participate in and support the County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
Review and provide comments on traffic studies, crash data analyses, and roadway safety concerns; develop and recommend safety countermeasures.
Serve as Capital Projects liaison with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Turnpike, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and other agencies.
Apply for transportation and capital improvement grants and manage implementation of funded projects.
Interpret, enforce, and recommend updates to the County’s Land Development Code (LDC), Comprehensive Plan, and related regulatory documents.
Prepare environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
Advise and respond to citizens, developers, contractors, and County staff regarding engineering, design, and construction issues.
Address citizen concerns in person, by phone, and in writing in a timely and professional manner.
Prepare and present reports and recommendations to the Planning and Development Commission (PDC), Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), and other boards as required.
Develop and publish policies and procedures related to engineering, transportation, permitting, and staff operations.
Attend and represent the County at public meetings, seminars, and professional conferences.
Drive and/or operate a county vehicle or equipment in compliance with all safety policies and roadway laws.
Perform related duties as required.
Education, Training, and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering specifically transportation, and stormwater infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience managing the design, permitting, acquisition, and construction of major transportation roadway projects.
Experience with stormwater design, transportation/roadway engineering, traffic studies, site development, and pavement design.
Supervisory and project leadership experience.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid Florida Driver License or ability to obtain within 30 days of establishing Florida residency.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the State of Florida (required); PTOE (preferred).
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
IS‑100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
IS‑200.b: ITS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
IS‑700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS‑800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
Skills and Abilities
Strong working knowledge of drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, PONDS, AdICPR; familiarity with crash data systems such as CDMS and Signal 4 Analytics required.
Knowledge of applicable manuals and standards including FDOT Design Manual (FDM), AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, ITE, FDOT Standard Specifications, Index, and Basis of Estimates.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, consultants, agencies, and the public.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Requires sitting most of the day.
Job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
Job requires frequent balancing and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
Job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasional simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and working in darkness.
Job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
Job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Emergency Response / Recovery Activities
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. Employees may be assigned duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and schedule to meet county needs. This may include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and obeying all safety policies, roadway rules and laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes DD Form 214 and any other documentation required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code.
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The County Engineer serves as the County’s professional engineering authority while coordinating and managing the planning, design, permitting, acquisition, and construction of transportation and stormwater capital infrastructure projects. This position performs advanced technical engineering analysis and design; oversees development review and permitting; and manages major transportation projects including highways, intersections, signalization, bridges, multi‑use paths, resurfacing, and drainage improvements.
The County Engineer independently plans and implements projects within established policy guidelines, manages consultants and contractors, administers contracts, and provides technical leadership to staff. The position represents the County in public meetings, before boards and agencies, and coordinates with state and regional partners.
Salary Disclosure
The anticipated starting salary is $109,707.31; final compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
Act as the County Engineer, professionally responsible for engineering design, analysis, calculations, reports, and technical review related to County transportation, stormwater, roadway, traffic, utility, and site development projects.
Direct and manage the planning, design, acquisition, permitting, and construction of major capital transportation and infrastructure projects, including highways, intersections, bridges, signalization, multi‑use paths, resurfacing, and drainage improvements.
Assist with division budget preparation; develop and manage transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets; maintain project records and cost accounting.
Supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of assigned staff; evaluate performance; provide coaching; and initiate commendations or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Lead and manage consultants, engineers, designers, attorneys, appraisers, land planners, inspectors, and contractors; conduct project meetings to ensure procedures, schedules, and budgets are met.
Oversee preparation of project work plans, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, technical reports, engineering calculations, and contract documents.
Administer professional services and construction contracts, including consultant and contractor agreements.
Oversee engineering review and approval of plans, and permits (residential and non‑residential); and studies.
Manage stormwater design and retrofit projects; respond to drainage concerns; prepare and review hydrologic and hydraulic studies and calculations.
Participate in and support the County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
Review and provide comments on traffic studies, crash data analyses, and roadway safety concerns; develop and recommend safety countermeasures.
Serve as Capital Projects liaison with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Turnpike, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and other agencies.
Apply for transportation and capital improvement grants and manage implementation of funded projects.
Interpret, enforce, and recommend updates to the County’s Land Development Code (LDC), Comprehensive Plan, and related regulatory documents.
Prepare environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
Advise and respond to citizens, developers, contractors, and County staff regarding engineering, design, and construction issues.
Address citizen concerns in person, by phone, and in writing in a timely and professional manner.
Prepare and present reports and recommendations to the Planning and Development Commission (PDC), Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), and other boards as required.
Develop and publish policies and procedures related to engineering, transportation, permitting, and staff operations.
Attend and represent the County at public meetings, seminars, and professional conferences.
Drive and/or operate a county vehicle or equipment in compliance with all safety policies and roadway laws.
Perform related duties as required.
Education, Training, and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering specifically transportation, and stormwater infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience managing the design, permitting, acquisition, and construction of major transportation roadway projects.
Experience with stormwater design, transportation/roadway engineering, traffic studies, site development, and pavement design.
Supervisory and project leadership experience.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid Florida Driver License or ability to obtain within 30 days of establishing Florida residency.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the State of Florida (required); PTOE (preferred).
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
IS‑100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
IS‑200.b: ITS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
IS‑700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS‑800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
Skills and Abilities
Strong working knowledge of drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, PONDS, AdICPR; familiarity with crash data systems such as CDMS and Signal 4 Analytics required.
Knowledge of applicable manuals and standards including FDOT Design Manual (FDM), AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, ITE, FDOT Standard Specifications, Index, and Basis of Estimates.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, consultants, agencies, and the public.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Requires sitting most of the day.
Job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
Job requires frequent balancing and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
Job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasional simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and working in darkness.
Job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
Job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Emergency Response / Recovery Activities
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. Employees may be assigned duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and schedule to meet county needs. This may include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and obeying all safety policies, roadway rules and laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes DD Form 214 and any other documentation required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code.
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