Engineer in Training (PEDP)

Sarasota County Government

143d • $56,139

About The Position

Join a dynamic, high-performing team of dedicated County professionals and take your career to the next level with our Professional Engineering Development Program (PEDP)! This exclusive four-year rotational program is designed to give you hands-on, practical experience across a variety of engineering departments, including: Capital Projects, Transportation, Public Utilities, and Planning & Development Services. As a Technical Specialist enrolled in this PEDP program, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to achieve your PE licensure, while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of Sarasota County. The program also sets the stage for your growth into engineering leadership, preparing you for roles in management, advanced technical work, and public service.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related engineering field.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certificate from the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or the ability to obtain the EI certificate within the first eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior related engineering work experience.
• Engineering internship or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering studies, review plans, and design tasks associated with assigned duties.
• Support construction projects with field site visits and construction observations duties.
• Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies.
• Preparing plans and specifications for related activities.
• Coordinating with management, engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects' needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Meeting with co-workers, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions.
• Following the process for obtaining approvals from various agencies.
• Researching issues related to assigned duties.
• Producing presentation and design drawings.
• Participating in Advisory Committees and Development Review Committee (DRC) Meetings.
• Reviewing proposals and presenting results at a Professional Services Review Committee meeting.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Florida Retirement System (FRS).
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment.
• Award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees