Engineer

Salary: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually
Location : 5560 Zip Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 07970PC
Department: D O T Operations
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt


Description
Step into a leadership role that shapes the infrastructure of Lee County. As a Department of Transportation Engineer, you'll guide a team of engineers and technicians while overseeing high-impact programs that keep our bridges, stormwater systems, and transportation network running safely and efficiently. This is a pivotal role where your technical expertise and decision-making will drive major maintenance initiatives, support capital projects, and strengthen countywide operations. If you're ready to lead meaningful work that directly supports the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Oversee key engineering programs, including bridge inspections, stormwater pipe lining, and toll bridge major maintenance.
• Team Supervision: Lead and develop engineering and technical staff, providing guidance on technical and policy matters.
• Plan & Permit Review: Review CIP plans, evaluate easement vacation requests, and approve overweight/over-limit permits.
• Contract Management: Prepare bid documents and manage outsourced contracted work for DOT-OPS projects.
• Technical Support: Provide engineering expertise across DOT-OPS divisions and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and agencies.
• Grant Administration: Manage grants and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Emergency Response: Serve as essential staff during county emergencies and support rapid response activities.
• Operational Improvement: Contribute to long-term planning and implement industry best practices to enhance department performance.

Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience: 2 years of engineering or closely related experience
• Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) license

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a focus on team development
• Expertise in infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and program management
• Ability to make independent, technically sound decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management capabilities, including budgeting and contract oversight
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to manage complex engineering programs

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Lead high-visibility programs where your ideas and expertise truly matter.
• Build your career in a stable, mission-driven public organization.
• Make a direct impact on the infrastructure millions rely on every day.
• Take on meaningful challenges that keep our community moving forward.

About the Department

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, builds, and maintains the county's roadway network. The department provides services such as roadway construction, traffic operations, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation, landscaping, and more. DOT is committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that supports a safe and efficient transportation system for all who travel through Lee County.
About Lee County

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of engineering experience do you have? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 year(s)
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

Required Question