Engineer I/II/III - $1000 Sign - on Incentive

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County, Florida. The Engineering Division manages the Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste projects. The division also reviews the plans and agreements of proposed infrastructure by the development community to conform to the Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.

The Engineering Division is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill multiple positions of

Engineer I, II, or III

. These positions are responsible for reviewing developer submitted Utilities projects related to water and reclaimed water distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection and transmissions systems.

Job Description

General Functions:

• Engineer I: Performs routine engineering assignments. This is an entry-level classification performing professional engineering work. Work is performed with some independence under the limited supervision of the designated supervisor.
• Engineer II: Performs advanced engineering work. Provides supervision over one or more major engineering activities. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
• Engineer III: Performs advanced engineering work. Provides supervision over one or more major engineering activities. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor. Provides quality assurance oversight and support for Engineer I / II.

Representative Duties and Skills:

• Performs detailed reviews of various types of construction plans, including, residential subdivisions, commercial plans, and E-Projects, submitted by developers, for compliance with OCU engineering and operational standards and state regulatory requirements.
• Performs detailed reviews of hydraulic calculations, hydraulic reports, and Master Utility Plans for technical accuracy and compliance with OCU standards.
• Analyzes construction plans for water and wastewater demands and connection requirements in order to assess corresponding OCU fees.
• Performs plan reviews, research and other tasks related to Development Review Committee meetings.
• Research and processes project plans and supporting documents using a variety of software programs, including GIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Orange County permitting and tracking software.
• Interacts with developers, property owners and engineers to explain OCU processes and requirements, and to provide support analysis.
• Reviews, understands, and applies development -related County and State Codes, planning documents, Board of County Commission and Development Reviews Committee minutes, utility master plans, and development-related agreements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

ENGINEER I:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

ENGINEER II:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and one (1) year of utilities engineering related experience.

ENGINEER III

:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and four (4) years of utilities engineering related experience.

Must possess and maintain a Professional Engineer license from the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers or be able to obtain it within (6) six months from date of hire.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.

Preferences

• Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Wastewater collection and transmission system design and hydraulic modeling experience
• Water and reclaimed water distribution system design and hydraulic modeling experience
• Experience with Closeouts, Agreements and Real Estate

Application Deadline

Open Date: 05/13/2026

Close Date: 05/26/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 016 - From $26\.94 to $35\.03

Pay Grade: 018 - From $31\.30 to $40\.70

Pay Grade: 021 - From $39\.21 to $50\.97

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Sign-on Incentive

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Please note that current County employees are

not

eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Utilities

Engineering Division

9150 Curry Ford Road

Orlando, FL 32825

Notes

Hours

: 40

Working hours

are 8 hours per day Monday through Friday with flexible hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.