Engineer (0619) (Hybrid)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Natural Systems and Restoration Bureau

Make a difference for the future of Florida’s water resources. Join a passionate team of engineers and scientists focused on habitat restoration and water quality improvement in our 16-county region. This is a unique opportunity to experience the great outdoors as you plan, assess, and design ecosystem restoration initiatives. Enjoy a supportive culture, outstanding work‑life balance, and flexible hybrid work opportunities.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), a leader in protecting Florida's water resources, is seeking an Engineer in support of the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program. This position will work on a wide variety of projects related to natural systems restoration and water quality improvements aimed at protecting and restoring our most valuable natural resources. The duties assigned to the selected candidate depend on experience level and may include field reconnaissance, construction administration, hydraulic/hydrologic model review, stormwater retrofit design, plans and specifications review, contract management, negotiations, working with stakeholders, project tracking, preparing budgets, and cost tracking.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes :

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts

• Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Starting Compensation:

Engineer 1: $53,589.00 - $72,931.50
Engineer 2: $61,254.00 - $84,422.50
Engineer 3: $66,180.00 - $91,203.50
Engineer 4: $71,460.00 - $98,476.00
Engineer 5: $77,159.00 - $106,342.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Engineer profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades . The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Conducts technical review of studies, engineering designs, hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) models, and construction documents supporting natural systems restoration and water quality improvement projects.
• Manages/Supports SWIM District Initiatives, ensuring alignment with project objectives, District priorities, and compliance with District procedures and policies.
• Negotiates scopes of work and associated professional service fees with consultants and partners.
• Leads project and technical presentations to internal teams, governing bodies, and external stakeholders
• Provides technical guidance, mentorship, and engineering practice support to staff engineers and scientists.

Working Conditions

Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Light Work, Close Acuity, Walking, Talking, Hearing

Working Environmental Conditions: Inside, Outside, Hazards, Hiking, Wildlife Encounters, Driving, Construction Sites

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Engineer

Job Profile	Education	Years of Exp	Certification
Engineer 1	Bachelors in Engineering	0	-
Engineer 2	Bachelors in Engineering	2	-
Engineer 3	Bachelors in Engineering	4	PE
Engineer 4	Bachelors in Engineering	5	PE
Engineer 5	Bachelors in Engineering	7	PE

Valid driver's license required for all positions

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Tampa, FL office. Remote work opportunities may be available up to 4 days per week. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

Travel Required

Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM

About Us

Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

Apply Now

The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View phone number on aiapply.co or View phone number on aiapply.co (FL only), ext. 4747; or email View email address on aiapply.co. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, View phone number on aiapply.co (TDD) or View phone number on aiapply.co (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District will not sponsor applicants for work visas.