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Palm Beach County · 15 hours ago

Principal Professional Engineer (Construction)

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $190K/yr

6+ years exp

Palm Beach County is seeking a Principal Professional Engineer in their Water Utilities Department to lead the Construction Section of the Engineering Division. The role involves managing capital improvement projects related to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and effective team performance.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and strategic oversight for two major operational areas: Construction and Plan Review

Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, construction managers, inspectors, and plan reviewers

Drive performance, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and monitor project delivery across both public and private development initiatives

Ensure all work meets stringent regulatory, budgetary, and schedule requirements

Plan and manage construction activities in coordination with the Division Director

Allocate resources and guide the construction team to maintain the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and technical accuracy

Oversee construction risk management, contract administration, dispute resolution, and compliance with industry codes and standards

Prepare and seal construction documents; present agenda items to boards, committees, and administrative leadership

Collaborate with departmental leadership, operations and maintenance teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies

Act as the owner’s representative for high-value projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design through construction and close-out

Lead presentations, develop policies, and represent the department in meetings and technical forums

Qualification

Professional Engineer (P.E.)Water/Wastewater EngineeringProject ManagementMaster's Degree in EngineeringConstruction ManagementSupervisory ExperienceStakeholder EngagementTechnical DirectionRegulatory ComplianceDispute ResolutionTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental/Utility Systems Engineering, or closely related field

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in professional civil engineering in consulting, local government, or regulatory agencies related to the plan review and/or construction of water and wastewater utility systems; however, if an applicant possesses a related Master's Degree, the position will require only six (6) years of relevant experience

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

Preferred

10 or more years of project management experience in water/wastewater/reuse public utility system engineering

A Master's Degree in Engineering

A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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!