STAFF ENGINEER
SFWMDOrlando, Florida, United States
Posted February 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is a regional government agency headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, overseeing water resources across 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys. Its core mandate is to balance flood control, water quality, ecosystem health, and water supply to protect the lives and livelihoods of over 9.2 million residents. SFWMD is the oldest and largest of Florida’s five water management districts, and it serves as the lead agency in the nation’s most ambitious environmental effort: restoring the Everglades. By integrating advanced water management practices with large-scale ecosystem restoration, SFWMD delivers sustainable water solutions that set industry standards.
Job Description
This is a senior level, regulatory position responsible for the review and analysis of Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) applications having moderate to complex water resource issues.
Requirements
- Coordination of water resource issues with local government permitting programs, other Bureaus within the Division and other Divisions within the District
- Knowledge of the District's regulatory program as well as knowledge of District operations and planning efforts
- Credible written and oral communications with engineering professionals, attorneys, construction professionals, developers, agriculturists and interested parties
Benefits
- State of Florida driver's license
- State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
- State of Florida Engineer Intern (EI) certification
