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Palm Beach County · 3 weeks ago

Principal Professional Engineer (Traffic)

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$54.26/hr - $54.26/hr

6+ years exp

Palm Beach County's Engineering and Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Principal Professional Engineer to manage the Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Design section in the Traffic Engineering Division. This role involves supervising technical staff, managing project budgets, and coordinating with contractors on traffic signal and street lighting design and construction.

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Responsibilities

Perform administrative and management work responsible for planning, coordinating and approving the work of professional and technical staff

Responsible for supervising activities of the Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Design section, including the production of signal design and street lighting projects

Administer construction project contracts

Manage project budgets

Administer the County's street lighting maintenance agreements

Coordinate with project developers and other contractors regarding traffic signal and street lighting design and construction

Conduct traffic signal and street lighting plan review

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTraffic EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseSupervisory ExperienceProject Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related field

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in professional traffic engineering; or six (6) years of experience if possessing a related Master's Degree

Two (2) years of experience in the supervisory aspects of engineering

Licensed as Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida or licensed as a P.E. in another state and obtain a license as a P.E. in the State of Florida within 11 months of hire

Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment

Benefits

Health, dental, life and disability insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annually

Participation in the Florida Retirement System – your choice of Pension or Investment Plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public employee? Your time worked as a public employee with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

457(b) deferred compensation program

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

And more!