Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer – Civil Land Development

Location: Boca Raton, Florida or Port St. Lucie, Florida Primarily onsite. Limited remote flexibility may be considered only for highly experienced candidates with extensive South Florida land development experience.

Employment Type: Full-time, W2 Compensation Base Salary: $75,000 to $120,000+ depending on experience Targeting lower to mid-range for mid-level engineers Absolute hard cap approximately $150,000 base

• Performance-based discretionary bonuses historically paid annually
• Overtime paid at time and a half over 40 hours

Compensation is determined by licensure status, technical production capability, and level of independent responsibility. Schedule Monday through Friday Office hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Overtime available based on workload Travel Local municipal meetings and project site visits as required within South Florida.

About the Opportunity This is a hands-on civil engineering role within an established South Florida land development and municipal services firm founded in 1982. The firm maintains long-standing relationships with major homebuilders and private developers and operates with a consistent project backlog and steady growth. This position exists due to sustained project volume and continued expansion. The firm is seeking a licensed Florida Professional Engineer capable of independently executing land development design work and managing permitting processes.

Position Overview The Professional Engineer will execute and oversee civil engineering design projects focused exclusively on land development. This is not a purely managerial role. The selected candidate must actively perform technical design, calculations, drafting, and permitting work using AutoCAD Civil 3D. The role requires ownership of projects from design through permitting and construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Design and Calculations
• Perform and review stormwater management calculations
• Design potable water distribution systems
• Design sanitary sewer collection and transmission systems
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations
• Utilize ICPR for stormwater modeling when applicable
• Plan Preparation and Technical Production
• Prepare technical specifications and construction drawings
• Design land development infrastructure including roadways, water systems, sewer systems, and drainage systems
• Perform own drafting in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Review and approve shop drawings and material specifications
• Permitting and Regulatory Coordination
• Prepare and process permits through applicable agencies
• Interface directly with South Florida municipalities
• Deliver complete technical document packages
• Process certifications and closeouts of permits
• Project and Client Interface
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, CAD staff, and internal teams
• Attend and participate in project meetings
• Prepare site construction cost estimates
• Maintain organization and technical accuracy across multiple projects
• Construction Phase Services
• Provide construction inspection services
• Support field coordination and respond to technical questions during construction

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida Professional Engineer license
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering experience in land development
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Must perform own drafting
• Demonstrated experience in stormwater design and infrastructure systems
• Ability to work onsite in Boca Raton or Port St. Lucie
• No sponsorship available

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ICPR stormwater modeling
• Familiarity with South Florida municipal permitting agencies
• Experience working with major residential developers
• Prior construction inspection experience

Benefits

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance effective first of the month after 30 days
• 100 percent employer-paid life insurance unless medical coverage is waived
• Optional Vision Insurance
• Optional AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Optional Legal and Identity Theft coverage
• Automatic enrollment in 401K after one year of employment
• No employer match
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• 40 hours sick leave annually, accrual schedule applies
• Vacation:
• 40 hours after first year
• 80 hours after second year
• 7 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vehicle benefit for eligible employees
• Cell phone plans available for eligible employees
• Continuing education and professional association dues supported

Background Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Mandatory drug testing
• Must maintain active Florida Professional Engineer license

Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on engineer, not purely managerial
• Strong Civil 3D production capability
• Career focused on land development
• Comfortable in a busy, high-output environment
• Values a family-owned, less bureaucratic firm culture
• Seeks autonomy and visibility with leadership
• Interested in long-term growth within a stable regional firm

About The Misch Group

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