City Engineer Salary $98,213.24

• $127,657.

92 Annually Location Environmental Services, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 01299 Department Environmental Services Division Administration/Engineering Opening Date 09/15/2026 Closing Date 10/13/2026 5:00 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Summary Objective Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time. The purpose of this position is to plan, review and update the City design guidelines for transportation, utilities, drainage systems, and other municipal infrastructure as well as their standards and specifications. Administers the design, construction, operation, and maintenance activities of City infrastructure and ensures that they meet budgetary, safety and environmental requirements. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Essential Functions The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Administers the Right-of-Way Management Program. Implements policy and establishes procedures to govern all construction activities in public right-of-way. Oversees the engineering permit approval, issuance, inspection and closeout activities. Coordinates with current and potential right-of-way users to ensure City standards for right-of-way construction are maintained. Provides direction for the City's Stormwater Management Program. Provides input to the annual and multi-year program and budget for the Stormwater Management Program. Oversees the administration of the City's Stormwater utility. Manages large and complex capital improvement projects. Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management. Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors. Identifies and recommends long-range capital improvements and assists in the preparation of the five-year Capital Improvement Program budget. Facilitates and expedites project progress to ensure adherence to established budgets and schedules. Serves as a project manager on projects of a complex nature. Keeps Director apprised of project status. Directs the Engineering Division's participation in the City's internal Development Review Board process. Enforces ordinance/code requirements for the extension(s) of public utilities, rights-of-way and drainage solutions associated with private development projects. Plans, assigns and directs the operations and maintenance of streets, bridges, drainage and other related public infrastructure. Performs inspections of pavement, bridge, building and stormwater systems. Establishes the Department's Street maintenance program, establishes annual priorities for maintenance activities and develops the annual maintenance budget. Monitors the execution of the annual work program as required. Assures NPDES permit requirements are met and performs annual NPDES reporting. Directs preparation of engineering feasibility reports and cost estimates. Provides direction to staff engineers to establish desired results, methods, operations and costs. Provides interpretations of designs, plans, specification, estimates, reports and recommendations relating to City infrastructure. Presents and explains reports as required. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of department plans, policies and procedures to achieve annual goals and objectives. Assists in the development and oversees implementation of divisional operating/capital budgets and establishes budgetary controls. Manages and approves expenditures. Prepares financial forms and reports. Preparation of scope of work for bids, provides recommendations for bid evaluation and award, negotiates and administers contract awards. Responsible for grant submittals, administration and coordination. Attends and conducts meetings as required; write reports and transmittal documents. Monitors the department's customer service process to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. Receives and responds to public inquiries and requests for information and assistance and takes appropriate action to resolve problems. Considered essential personnel in the event of a natural disaster. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related major. Ten (10) years of professional engineering experience, preferably municipal engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Licensed Florida Professional Engineer. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience in project management and construction of public infrastructure. Experience in operations and maintenance of transportation and stormwater management systems. Thorough knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, and other project-related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies. Knowledge of infrastructure design and construction and alternate delivery methods. Knowledge of engineering standards, land development code regulations, Building Code requirements and State and local regulations regarding municipal infrastructure. Basic principles and practices of public administration including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records. Ability to communicate well with public both orally and in written form. Ability to enforce City ordinances in a professional manner. Ability to read and correctly interpret engineering drawings. Ability to plan, direct, organize and integrate broad, comprehensive public infrastructure programs and activities. Able to demonstrate experience of construction technology, design & project management of a diverse range of construction projects, including new buildings, refurbishments, and complex projects incorporating building services modifications and installations. Must be open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, able to resolve problems in a respectful manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.

WORK HOURS

Monday-Friday 7:30m-4pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City).

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note:

During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned. The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee's discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year) New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veteran's Day President's Day Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Day Following Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Independence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees start to accrue vacation leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment based on the following schedule: Service Time Leave Accumulated Annually Hours Maximum Accrual Hours 0

• 48 months 96 hours per year 192 49
• 108 months 112 hours per year 224 109
• 168 months 136 hours per year 272 169 months and over 176 hours per year 352 SICK LEAVE Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment.

Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service. Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the

IRS. EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Master's Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City's pay for performance policy of up to 3%.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Employees on the City's medical plan may participate in the City's Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference. 2026 Employee Benefits Highlights Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-250-4107 or web.hr@deerfieldbeach.com 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Less than High School High School Diploma or Equivalent Some College Associate's Degree/Trade School/Certification Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher 02 What is/was your major field of study? (Associate's degree or above)? Civil Engineer Related Field N/A 03 This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of professional engineering experience, preferably municipal engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Which of the following best describes your experience as indicated above? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the

WORK EXPERIENCE

section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected. Less than 6 years More than 6 years but less than 8 years More than 8 years but less than 10 10 years or more 04 Do you have a valid Florida Professional Engineer License and are you able to maintain this credential throughout employment? Yes-attach to application for consideration No 05 Do you have possession of a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment) Yes No 06 Has your driver's license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years? Yes No 07 Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach? Yes No 08 If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied. 09 Where did you hear about this job opportunity? Governmentjobs.com LinkedIn Social Media Deerfield-beach.com Word of Mouth Other Required Question Employer City of Deerfield Beach Address 150 NE 2nd Avenue Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441 Website http://www.deerfield-beach.com