Engineer III, IV or PE
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
Two positions will be filled from this posting.
Make an Impact on Florida's Water Resources
The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental agency whose work is focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water, and to protect and restore the health of water bodies in the District’s 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida.
Enjoy work-life balance in a professional culture with competitive pay and benefits.
The District is seeking engineers to support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of flood protection and water control infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience in water resources engineering, infrastructure operations, and project management, with strong skills in data analysis, telemetry and SCADA systems, technical communication, and coordination of field activities and emergency response.
What You'll Do
- Analyze hydraulic, hydrologic, operational, and telemetry data; establish quality checks and resolve data gaps. Develop advanced spreadsheets and decision-support tools and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for public web displays.
- Support telemetry and SCADA systems by reviewing data, alarms, and configuration records and coordinating troubleshooting and upgrades with vendors and integrators.
- Perform periodic field activities including site visits to flood protection structures, panels, telemetry cabinets, pump stations, gated structures, and levee systems ensuring operational readiness. Develop deficiency list(s) for repairs as required. Assist with development of summary reports. Review operational and telemetry data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance issues and prepare summary analyses and reports.
- Operate lift gates, pump stations, overshot gates, and pumping systems as assigned; coordinate water control activities with District staff and partner agencies.
- Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, scopes of work, permit applications, and technical reports; direct consultants and contractors. Sign and seal documents when licensed and assigned.
- Inspect water control structures, levees, and supporting civil, mechanical, electrical, telemetry, control, and backup power systems for condition, reliability, risk, and readiness. Investigate deficiencies, recommend improvements, and track repairs and corrective actions through completion.
- Maintain levee and dam Emergency Action Plans, diesel and alum tank inventories, and annual Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans. Develop and maintain flood control protocols, guidelines, operating procedures, readiness criteria, inspection and testing plans, system diagrams, and asset records.
- Represent the District in technical meetings, brief management on findings and recommendations, and coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on federal flood control project operations and maintenance.
- Support storm and high-water operations including pre-event preparation, monitoring, emergency operations, and post-event assessments; recommend timely operational actions. Coordinate with management, technical and communications staff, agencies, and the public in support of state and local emergency management.
- Mentor junior staff and provide technical direction on flood control operations, inspections, reporting, and engineering projects.
Key Skills for Success
- Applying civil, environmental, and water resources engineering principles to flood protection and water control projects.
- Engineering design, permitting, and construction management for infrastructure operation, maintenance, and improvements.
- Planning and coordinating complex projects, schedules, budgets, and workloads.
- Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, system diagrams, and operating procedures.
- Evaluating hydrologic, operational, and SCADA data to identify trends, data gaps, and system performance issues.
- Using advanced Microsoft Excel functions and programming to organize data, perform analyses, and develop operational reports.
- Using Microsoft Office, GIS, and project management tools to support technical work and project delivery.
- Preparing clear technical reports, inspection findings, emergency plans, and presentations.
- Communicating technical information, facilitating decisions, and coordinating with staff, contractors, vendors, agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while following direction, established procedures, and District priorities.
- Apply sound technical judgment to engineering, operational, and project challenges.
- Understand and apply the relationships among river hydrology, water storage, flood protection, and water control structures.
- Conduct timely field inspections, recognize operational deficiencies, and develop clear findings and recommended actions.
- Organize competing priorities, coordinate resources, and follow projects and assignments through completion.
- Interpret engineering and operational information and translate analyses into practical recommendations.
- Explain technical issues clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, orally and in writing.
- Provide technical guidance and build effective, courteous working relationships across disciplines and agencies.
- Adapt to changing priorities and field conditions, including storm and high-water events.
- Work collaboratively to support routine water control operations, emergency preparation, response, and post-event assessments.
What You'll Bring | Minimum Qualifications
Engineer III – requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering and four years engineering experience directly related to the field in which the position is assigned.
Engineer IV – requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering and six years engineering experience directly related to the field in which the position is assigned; or State of Florida as a Professional Engineer license.
An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
Professional Engineer – State of Florida Professional Engineer license; candidate licensed in another state must be able to obtain Florida licensure within one year of employment.
Working Environment
Work is performed in an office and at flood protection structures and other District facilities. The position requires travel and field work, sometimes in adverse or extreme weather, environmental conditions, and remote locations. Work outside normal business days, including weekends and holidays, may be required, especially during extreme hydrologic conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
Location
Palatka, Jacksonville or Palm Bay
Licenses
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
A State of Florida Professional Engineer license is required when filled at the Professional Engineer level. Candidate licensed in another state must be able to obtain Florida licensure within one year of employment.
Salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Why Join Us?
In addition to meaningful work and opportunities for professional growth, benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System
- Health and dental insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid leave and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness program
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Your application will receive careful consideration. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
The St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. Certain service members, veterans, and qualifying spouses and family members receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
Open until filled
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural, or water resource engineering
- Four years of directly related engineering experience for the Engineer III level
- Six years of directly related engineering experience for the Engineer IV level
- State of Florida Professional Engineer license for the Professional Engineer level
- Out-of-state professional engineering license holders must be able to obtain Florida licensure within one year
- Valid State of Florida driver’s license
- Ability to travel, conduct field work, and work in adverse or extreme weather conditions
- Ability to work outside normal business days, including weekends and holidays, during extreme hydrologic conditions
What We Do
The St. Johns River Water Management District is a Florida state environmental regulatory agency serving 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. Its mission is to protect natural resources and support sustainable water use. The agency focuses on water supply, water quality, flood protection and natural systems, carrying out work such as conservation education, regulating water use, research, data collection, restoration and natural-area preservation.
