$62,753.60–$141,585.60 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Capital Project, City Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Inspection, Construction Project Management, Contract Management, Cost Estimates, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Health Insurance, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Healthcare, Insurance, Life Insurance, Payroll Tax, People Management, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Public Works, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, Retirement Planning, System Operations, Vision Plan
Senior Engineer P.E./Principal Engineer P.E. / Public Works / Traffic Engineering #9291
Salary
$62,753.60 - $141,585.60 Annually
Location
CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
09291
Department
Public Works Department
Division
Traffic Engineering
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
6/6/2026 8:00 AM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
PR
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees,
provides various career path opportunities and offers a robust training and development program
for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business
relationships.
Perks and Benefits
Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
11 paid holidays
Pension plan
City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Optional Vision and Dental Plans
Tuition reimbursement
Gym membership reimbursement
And much more!
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceSenior Engineer PE ($76,606.40 Min - $114,899.20 Max)
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
- Five (5) years of experience in project management, construction, inspections, planning, design, permitting and/or general engineering.
Principal Engineer PE ($94,390.40 Min - $141,585.60 Max)
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
- Ten (10) or more years of experience in project management, construction, inspections, planning, design, permitting and/or general engineering.
Licenses or Certifications
- Must possess a valid state drivers license and obtain a valid Florida drivers license within thirty (30) days of hire.
- For Senior Engineer PE and Principal Engineer PE: Florida Professional Engineer License or registration as a Professional Engineer in another state and successfully obtain Florida P.E. Registration within nine (9) months of hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages contracted designs and/or performs in-house designs, cost estimates, permitting, preparation of technical plans & specifications, construction, and contract administration for a variety of capital improvement projects, including but not limited to transportation, drainage, water/sewer/irrigation and City facilities, as assigned.
- Maintains close liaison and interacts daily with design consultants, surveyors, engineers, regulatory agencies, City administration, architects, contractors and inspectors.
- Provides project management services and coordinates bid process for specific projects as assigned.
- Prepares time schedule, budget reports, technical specifications and plans for a variety of capital improvement projects. Researches, analyzes and reports on issues including, but not limited to, regulatory compliance, system operations, property ownership, and inter-municipal agreements.
- Responds to inquiries from the public, resolves problems and represents the City at public meetings as required.
- Directly supervises and provides guidance to staff as assigned within the scope of a specific project. Provides assistance to the designated manager in preparing the annual and five year budget.
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Senior Engineer P.E./Principal Engineer P.E. Job Description
An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace
Full-time regular City employee benefits:
- Health Insurance (Florida Blue)
- City paid employee coverage. Optional HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added at group rates. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
- Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life)
- City paid. The benefit is equal to twice the annual base pay. Double benefit for accidental death.
Optional Vision Insurance (VSP)
- Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Optional Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life BlueDental)
- Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Supplemental Insurance
- Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
Pension Plan (General and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster
- General Plan Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 10/1/2013, age 60 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 10/1/2013, age 62 with 10 years of service or just 27 years of service.
- Fire Plan Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 6/16/2014, age 50 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 6/16/2014, age 52 with 10 years of service or just 25 years of service.
- Benefit Rate Multiplier:
- General Plan Less than 20 years of credited service = 2.5%; 20 or more years of credited service = 2.6% for 1st 20 years and 2.75% each year over 20
- Fire Plan 3.25%
Police Pension Plan administered by The Resource Centers
- Benefits available at retirement are determined by a formula that considers your salary and years of service. Normal retirement eligibility for Police Employees at age 52 or 27 years of service. Benefit rate multiplier for Police: 3.25%
401(a) (Mission Square)
- Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
Roth IRA (Mission Square)
- Offered through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability (FCL-a Florida Blue Partner)
- City paid long-term disability insurance.
Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
- Block of hours which incorporates sick and vacation. Accrues at 16.67 hours per month for an annual total of 5 weeks (200 hours). Accrual increases to 20.00 hours per month after 6 years of service and continues at a yearly increase after 10 years of service.
Paid Holidays
- City recognizes 11 holidays which include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Leave Sharing
- May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted.
Deferred Compensation Programs
- Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
Payroll Direct Deposit
- Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
Leave Buy Back
- Option to receive cash for excess accrued leave beyond use or lose amount.
Employee Assistance Program (ESI)
- City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
Pre-Paid College
- Post tax deduction forwarded to the State of Florida on the employees behalf.
01
Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related engineering field?
02
How many years of project management, construction, inspections, planning, design, permitting and/or general engineering do you possess?
- 5 - 9 years
- 10 or more years
- None of the above
03
A Florida Professional Engineer License or registration as a Professional Engineer in another state and successfully obtain Florida P.E. Registration within nine (9) months of hire is required at time of hire.
Please provide your current status below:
- I currently hold a Florida Professional Engineer License.
- I currently hold a Professional Engineer Registration in another state and am willing and able to obtain the the Florida Professional Engineer Registration within nine months of hire.
- None of the above
04
Do you currently have a valid State Drivers License and the ability to obtain a Florida Drivers License within thirty (30) days of hire/promotion?
Required Question
Employer City of Cape Coral
Address P.O. Box 150027
Cape Coral, Florida, 33915
Phone (239) 574-0530
Website http://www.capecoral.gov