Engineer I
Apply NowCompany: City of Coconut Creek, FL
Location: Coconut Creek, FL 33097
Description:
Salary : $70,512.00 - $89,919.00 Annually
Location : Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-25
Department: Utilities & Engineering
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs intermediate-level professional work in engineering and project management functions related to the planning, design, review, construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of public facilities and private developments within the Utilities and Engineering department. Performs technical review of plans related to water, wastewater, stormwater, paving, grading, drainage, traffic, and landscape improvements. Responsible for field oversight of construction projects. Work is performed independently under limited supervision with considerable latitude. Position typically requires processing and interpreting of more complex, less clearly defined issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Coordinates and meets with other departments, governmental agencies, consultants, developers, and contractors on engineering related issues including planning, design, permitting, certification, and construction of public and private projects
Oversees code conformance in the construction of projects and performs construction inspection
Reviews, processes, and approves site and engineering plans, engineering building permits, sustainable development applications, water and wastewater agreements, and various types of bonds to ensure conformance with City, county, and state code standards pertaining to the design and construction of traffic, water, stormwater, sewer, paving, grading, drainage, and landscape improvements
Assists and meets with residents/developers/engineers regarding engineering related issues such as water/wastewater/stormwater connections, traffic calming studies, paving, grading, drainage, and landscape improvements
Assists in the design and preparation of plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, plan take offs and county and state permitting for City projects; tracks progress of such projects
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely-related field; supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year experience in engineering design. The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Engineer intern (EI) Certification in the State of Florida is preferred. Must have a valid Florida driver license Class E or higher.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard engineering terms and concepts
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, andOutlook)
Skill in the use of AutoCAD, GIS and ArcView design software
Skill in providing good customer service
Ability to read and interpret contracts, specifications, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, plans, and shop drawings
Ability to conduct research independently
Ability to perform engineering calculations
Ability to make decisions in accordance with City/department policies
Ability to read, interpret and explain ordinances, codes, agreements and related documents
Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.
CITY OF COCONUT CREEK
BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE (FLSA-EXEMPT) PERSONNEL
HOLIDAYS - 10 paid full-day holidays and 2 paid half-day (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) holidays per year.
PERSONAL LEAVE - 16 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.
JOB BASIS LEAVE - 40 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.
VACATION LEAVE - Employees earn vacation leave from the date of hire based on the following schedule:
Maximum accumulation is 240 hours as of the last day of the pay period including November 1 each year, with up to 80 excess hours payable per year.
SICK LEAVE - Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave for each hour of regular paid service. Accumulations in excess of 520 hours are paid out annually at a 50%, 75%, or 100% conversion rate depending on years of service.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM
For each employee, the City pays the premiums for $20,000 Basic Life insurance, $20,000 AD&D, and Long and Short-Term Disability, and contributes towards the total premium for medical insurance. For employees selecting the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), employee-only medical insurance coverage is paid 100% by the City's contribution. Most employees who enroll in the City's HDHP are eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA). For those selecting a medical plan with higher premiums, dependent coverage, and/or optional benefits, employee contributions are made through bi-weekly payroll deduction. Eligibility for coverage is the first of the month following thirty (30) days of full time employment.
Proof of medical coverage is required for full-time City employees. However, employees may opt-out of the City's group medical insurance and receive a pre-determined dollar amount paid bi-weekly through payroll. The City's insurance program includes a Section 125 Program, which allows eligible employees to pay for medical and dental insurance, dependent health coverage, HSA Contributions (if eligible), additional life insurance, some AFLAC policies, etc., and any other eligible insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars, and/or set aside pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical, dependent or elder care. Certain optional benefits, such as Legal Shield, Identity Shield, certain amounts of life insurance and some AFLAC plans, must be paid on a post-tax basis. All payments are made bi-weekly by payroll deduction. Changes to selections may only be made during qualifying periods.
PENSION/RETIREMENT PLAN
The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers a choice of either a Pension Plan (defined benefit) or an Investment Plan (defined contribution). The City contributes an amount to the selected plan that is determined by the State Legislature. In addition, employees contribute 3% through a pre-tax payroll deduction. The Pension Plan benefit is determined by multiplying the Regular Class rate of 1.6 times the years of FRS service times the average of the employee's highest paid eight (8) years of salary. The Investment Plan benefit is based on the performance of selected funds over time. Employees in the Pension Plan are vested after eight (8) years of service; vesting is after one (1) year of service for the Investment Plan. Normal Retirement for the Pension Plan is age 65 with 8 years of Regular Class service, or 33 years of Regular Class service regardless of age. Early Retirement is any age after eight (8) years, but less than 33 years of service (There is a penalty of 5% per year under age 65.) There is no age or service requirement that must be met to receive a benefit under the Investment Plan, provided the one (1) year vesting requirement has been met.
*Please Note: If you have recently retired from FRS, please check the FRS website at to review the provision pertaining to re-employment restrictions.
*Age and years of service for vesting, highest average compensation, normal retirement, and early retirement requirements are lower for those enrolled in FRS prior to July 1, 2011. Please refer to the FRS Pension Plan Member Handbook for additional information.
Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Roth IRA Plans with ICMA-RC, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.
LONGEVITY PAY - Employees are eligible for an annual lump sum longevity payment as follows:
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees who have completed their one (1) year probationary period are eligible to participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% for a grade of A, 75% for a grade of B, and 50% for a grade of C. The maximum tuition reimbursement available to any employee shall be the equivalent of (18) credit hours per fiscal year at either the State of Florida community college level or the State of Florida university level.
PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
Employees are eligible for up to 5% in pay-for-performance compensation, based upon their annual evaluation, provided said compensation is approved and funded in the city's adopted budget.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Healthy Meals, Health Services, Banking / Financial; Cellular / Data and Computer Services, Entertainment, Retail and Travel.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
The City of Coconut Creek offers a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs. Some of these initiatives and programs are: Weight Watcher's at Work, Walking Challenges, Wellness Warrior Reimbursement Program, Annual Wellness Fair, several wellness preventive screenings, flu shots, and mammogram wellness screenings. The City is always looking for new ways to improve the overall health and wellness of its employees.
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the City's Code of Ordinances, Administrative Orders, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, on the employee portal or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-973-6715 or hr@coconutcreek.net.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license, class E?
03
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely-related field?
04
If you answered yes to question #3, please provide your area of study.
05
Do you have a minimum of one (1) year experience in engineering design?
06
If you answered yes to question #5, please list the employers and dates listed on your application that support this experience (If no experience, state N/A).
07
Do you have an Engineer Intern (EI) Certification in the State of Florida?
08
Describe why you are interested in this position and also state any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application.
09
Required Documentation: I understand that I am required to submit the following documentation to the City of Coconut Creek for my application to be considered complete Documents must be submitted at the time of application.
*Copy of proof of highest education level(e.g., High School Diploma/GED, College transcript or degree, etc.)
*Copy of required licenses/certifications
*Copy of DD214 (if claiming Veterans Preference)
Note to Applicant: Electronic copies of required documents may be attached to your online application. If electronic copies are not available, required documents must be hand-delivered or mailed to the City of Coconut Creek Human Resources Department at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, or faxed to 954/956-1523 within 1 business day of submitting your application. Applications without the necessary accompanying documents will be considered incomplete.
10
I meet all of the requirements of the position (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Question
Location : Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-25
Department: Utilities & Engineering
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs intermediate-level professional work in engineering and project management functions related to the planning, design, review, construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of public facilities and private developments within the Utilities and Engineering department. Performs technical review of plans related to water, wastewater, stormwater, paving, grading, drainage, traffic, and landscape improvements. Responsible for field oversight of construction projects. Work is performed independently under limited supervision with considerable latitude. Position typically requires processing and interpreting of more complex, less clearly defined issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Coordinates and meets with other departments, governmental agencies, consultants, developers, and contractors on engineering related issues including planning, design, permitting, certification, and construction of public and private projects
Oversees code conformance in the construction of projects and performs construction inspection
Reviews, processes, and approves site and engineering plans, engineering building permits, sustainable development applications, water and wastewater agreements, and various types of bonds to ensure conformance with City, county, and state code standards pertaining to the design and construction of traffic, water, stormwater, sewer, paving, grading, drainage, and landscape improvements
Assists and meets with residents/developers/engineers regarding engineering related issues such as water/wastewater/stormwater connections, traffic calming studies, paving, grading, drainage, and landscape improvements
Assists in the design and preparation of plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, plan take offs and county and state permitting for City projects; tracks progress of such projects
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely-related field; supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year experience in engineering design. The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Engineer intern (EI) Certification in the State of Florida is preferred. Must have a valid Florida driver license Class E or higher.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard engineering terms and concepts
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, andOutlook)
Skill in the use of AutoCAD, GIS and ArcView design software
Skill in providing good customer service
Ability to read and interpret contracts, specifications, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, plans, and shop drawings
Ability to conduct research independently
Ability to perform engineering calculations
Ability to make decisions in accordance with City/department policies
Ability to read, interpret and explain ordinances, codes, agreements and related documents
Ability to quickly and independently learn new software
Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.
CITY OF COCONUT CREEK
BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE (FLSA-EXEMPT) PERSONNEL
HOLIDAYS - 10 paid full-day holidays and 2 paid half-day (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) holidays per year.
PERSONAL LEAVE - 16 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.
JOB BASIS LEAVE - 40 hours/year (prorated the first year of employment based on hire date); does not roll over.
VACATION LEAVE - Employees earn vacation leave from the date of hire based on the following schedule:
- < 3 years of service: .0385 hours per each regular paid hour (80 hrs./yr.)
- 3+ years of service: .0577 hours per each regular paid hour (120 hrs./yr.)
- 6+ years of service: .0770 hours per each regular paid hour (160 hrs./yr.)
- 9+ years of service: .0962 hours per each regular paid hour (200 hrs./yr.)
Maximum accumulation is 240 hours as of the last day of the pay period including November 1 each year, with up to 80 excess hours payable per year.
SICK LEAVE - Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave for each hour of regular paid service. Accumulations in excess of 520 hours are paid out annually at a 50%, 75%, or 100% conversion rate depending on years of service.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM
For each employee, the City pays the premiums for $20,000 Basic Life insurance, $20,000 AD&D, and Long and Short-Term Disability, and contributes towards the total premium for medical insurance. For employees selecting the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), employee-only medical insurance coverage is paid 100% by the City's contribution. Most employees who enroll in the City's HDHP are eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA). For those selecting a medical plan with higher premiums, dependent coverage, and/or optional benefits, employee contributions are made through bi-weekly payroll deduction. Eligibility for coverage is the first of the month following thirty (30) days of full time employment.
Proof of medical coverage is required for full-time City employees. However, employees may opt-out of the City's group medical insurance and receive a pre-determined dollar amount paid bi-weekly through payroll. The City's insurance program includes a Section 125 Program, which allows eligible employees to pay for medical and dental insurance, dependent health coverage, HSA Contributions (if eligible), additional life insurance, some AFLAC policies, etc., and any other eligible insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars, and/or set aside pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical, dependent or elder care. Certain optional benefits, such as Legal Shield, Identity Shield, certain amounts of life insurance and some AFLAC plans, must be paid on a post-tax basis. All payments are made bi-weekly by payroll deduction. Changes to selections may only be made during qualifying periods.
PENSION/RETIREMENT PLAN
The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers a choice of either a Pension Plan (defined benefit) or an Investment Plan (defined contribution). The City contributes an amount to the selected plan that is determined by the State Legislature. In addition, employees contribute 3% through a pre-tax payroll deduction. The Pension Plan benefit is determined by multiplying the Regular Class rate of 1.6 times the years of FRS service times the average of the employee's highest paid eight (8) years of salary. The Investment Plan benefit is based on the performance of selected funds over time. Employees in the Pension Plan are vested after eight (8) years of service; vesting is after one (1) year of service for the Investment Plan. Normal Retirement for the Pension Plan is age 65 with 8 years of Regular Class service, or 33 years of Regular Class service regardless of age. Early Retirement is any age after eight (8) years, but less than 33 years of service (There is a penalty of 5% per year under age 65.) There is no age or service requirement that must be met to receive a benefit under the Investment Plan, provided the one (1) year vesting requirement has been met.
*Please Note: If you have recently retired from FRS, please check the FRS website at to review the provision pertaining to re-employment restrictions.
*Age and years of service for vesting, highest average compensation, normal retirement, and early retirement requirements are lower for those enrolled in FRS prior to July 1, 2011. Please refer to the FRS Pension Plan Member Handbook for additional information.
Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Roth IRA Plans with ICMA-RC, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.
LONGEVITY PAY - Employees are eligible for an annual lump sum longevity payment as follows:
- Upon completion of five (5) through nine (9) years of service: $500
- Upon completion of ten (10) through fourteen (14) years of service: $1,000
- Upon completion of fifteen (15) through nineteen (19) years of service: $1,500
- Upon completion of twenty (20) years of service: $2,000
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees who have completed their one (1) year probationary period are eligible to participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% for a grade of A, 75% for a grade of B, and 50% for a grade of C. The maximum tuition reimbursement available to any employee shall be the equivalent of (18) credit hours per fiscal year at either the State of Florida community college level or the State of Florida university level.
PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
Employees are eligible for up to 5% in pay-for-performance compensation, based upon their annual evaluation, provided said compensation is approved and funded in the city's adopted budget.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Healthy Meals, Health Services, Banking / Financial; Cellular / Data and Computer Services, Entertainment, Retail and Travel.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
The City of Coconut Creek offers a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs. Some of these initiatives and programs are: Weight Watcher's at Work, Walking Challenges, Wellness Warrior Reimbursement Program, Annual Wellness Fair, several wellness preventive screenings, flu shots, and mammogram wellness screenings. The City is always looking for new ways to improve the overall health and wellness of its employees.
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the City's Code of Ordinances, Administrative Orders, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, on the employee portal or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-973-6715 or hr@coconutcreek.net.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license, class E?
- Yes, I have a valid FL driver's license
- No, I do not have a valid FL driver's license
03
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely-related field?
- Yes, I have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- No, I do not have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree
04
If you answered yes to question #3, please provide your area of study.
05
Do you have a minimum of one (1) year experience in engineering design?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered yes to question #5, please list the employers and dates listed on your application that support this experience (If no experience, state N/A).
07
Do you have an Engineer Intern (EI) Certification in the State of Florida?
- Yes, I have an Engineer Intern (EI) Certification
- No, I do not have an Engineer Intern (EI) Certification
08
Describe why you are interested in this position and also state any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application.
09
Required Documentation: I understand that I am required to submit the following documentation to the City of Coconut Creek for my application to be considered complete Documents must be submitted at the time of application.
*Copy of proof of highest education level(e.g., High School Diploma/GED, College transcript or degree, etc.)
*Copy of required licenses/certifications
*Copy of DD214 (if claiming Veterans Preference)
Note to Applicant: Electronic copies of required documents may be attached to your online application. If electronic copies are not available, required documents must be hand-delivered or mailed to the City of Coconut Creek Human Resources Department at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, or faxed to 954/956-1523 within 1 business day of submitting your application. Applications without the necessary accompanying documents will be considered incomplete.
- I understand that failure to submit required documentation is reason for disqualification from consideration for employment.
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I meet all of the requirements of the position (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Yes
- No
Required Question