Job Description

Posted 15-Sep-2025 (EST)

City of Apopka Public Services Department, East Cleveland Street, Apopka, FL, USA*
79526.37-102537.21 per year Policy states that starting salaries of new employees will begin at the minimum of the range, however, Department Directors may authorize, with justification, starting salaries up to the middle of the salary range.*
Salary*
Full Time*
To review benefits please go to: https://www.apopka.gov/benefits (Copy and paste this address in your web browser)*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Engineer (Transportation & Stormwater) is a senior-level professional engineering position responsible for planning, managing, and implementing the City's Traffic Operations Program, NPDES MS4 Program, Community Rating System (CRS) Program, and transportation and stormwater planning initiatives. This position leads the development and implementation of the Transportation and Stormwater Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs). The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership and administrative oversight for key infrastructure planning and operations and serves as a primary liaison between the City, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the community to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable infrastructure systems. This position requires advanced knowledge of civil and transportation engineering principles, stormwater hydrology and hydraulics, and infrastructure systems, as well as strong leadership and project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, team oversight, and contract administration, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service to the community. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Director and is carried out with significant independent judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.


Lead and manage the Traffic Operations Program, ensuring efficient and safe mobility through traffic signal optimization, signage, pavement markings, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Administer the City's NPDES MS4 Program, ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting, stormwater inspections, public education requirements, and pollution prevention. Manage the City's participation in the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) to maintain or improve flood insurance discounts through compliance with stormwater and floodplain best practices. Coordinate transportation and stormwater planning efforts, including multimodal transportation planning, stormwater master planning, and long-term infrastructure investment strategies to support long-term development and sustainability. Plan, budget, design, and manage the implementation of all Transportation and Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, from concept through construction and close-out. Lead procurement and contract management activities related to engineering design, surveying, geotechnical, environmental assessments, and construction. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with City, FDOT, FDEP, FEMA, and federal standards. Coordinate permitting, utility conflict resolution, and interagency collaboration. Review development proposals, engineering designs, traffic impact analyses, stormwater modeling, and construction documents for compliance with City, FDOT, FDEP, FEMA, and EPA standards. Develop and maintain City design standards and technical specifications related to transportation and stormwater infrastructure. Provide technical guidance in resolving engineering issues related to traffic operations, drainage, flooding, and roadway performance. Prepare reports, operational plans, grant applications, and presentations for the Public Works Director / City Engineer, City Administrator, and elected officials as required. Directly supervise the Transportation Coordinator, Traffic Operations Manager, and NPDES MS4 Inspectors, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management. Coordinate cross-functional work among technical and field staff to align with department objectives. Oversee task assignments, project scheduling, workload balancing, and professional development. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, regulatory excellence, and responsive customer service. Collaborate with Emergency Management, Community Development, and Utilities to ensure regulatory reporting, emergency preparedness, public safety, and environmental compliance. Represent the City at public meetings, advisory boards, inter-agency coordination groups, and regional planning initiatives. Engage the community through outreach, technical assistance, and responses to transportation and stormwater inquiries. Respond to customer inquiries, service requests, and complaints in a professional, timely, and effective manner. Coordinate with public safety agencies, engineering consultants, contractors, and neighboring utility providers as necessary. Represent the department at public meetings, interagency meetings, and emergency operations center (EOC) activations as assigned. Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Senior Engineer (Transportation & Stormwater) shall possess the following essential competencies:


Thorough understanding of civil, transportation, and stormwater engineering principles. Proficient in roadway design, traffic signal systems, stormwater hydrology/hydraulics, floodplain management, and low-impact development (LID) design. In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards: FDOT Design Manual, FDOT Green Book*
AASHTO Geometric Design Guidelines*
MUTCD standards*
EPA, FDEP, and SJRWMD stormwater permitting requirements*
FEMA CRS program requirements*
NPDES MS4 regulations*
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, traffic, and public works regulations. Ability to interpret and enforce codes, ordinances, policies, and permit conditions. Familiarity with grant programs and funding mechanisms related to transportation and stormwater improvements. Ability to plan, manage, and deliver large-scale CIP projects from concept to completion. Skilled in contract management, procurement processes, budget oversight, and scheduling. Strong team leadership and supervisory skills, including mentoring, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution. Capacity to manage interdepartmental and interagency coordination. Ability to analyze and interpret complex engineering reports, modeling outputs, and geotechnical data. Skilled in developing cost-effective solutions for traffic congestion, flooding, and infrastructure deterioration. Competency in evaluating traffic impacts, stormwater drainage capacity, and utility conflicts. Strong technical writing skills for reports, specifications, grants, and correspondence. Effective verbal communication skills for public meetings, stakeholder coordination, and conflict negotiation. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency in the following applications: AutoCAD Civil 3D (design and drafting)*
ESRI ArcGIS (mapping, analysis, asset management)*
Synchro, VISSIM (traffic modeling and simulation)*
ICPR, SWMM, HEC-RAS, PONDS, MODRET (stormwater modeling)*
MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)*
Asset Management software (Brigthly, Tyler Logistics, Cityworks, Cartegraph) - Preferred*
Project tracking and document management tools (e-Builder, ProjectDox) - Preferred*
Competency in using engineering survey equipment (levels, measuring wheels, GPS units). Competency in using field inspection equipment (flow meters, turbidity meters). Using personal protective equipment (PPE) for field visits (hard hats, vests, boots). Operating city vehicle for site inspections and field work. Managing sensitive infrastructure data responsibly and ethically. Committing to data security, confidentiality, and compliance with public records laws. Keeping current with emerging technologies, engineering trends, and industry standards. Proactively identifying and implementing process improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience are in a relevant and related field.


Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field is required. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation and stormwater engineering, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or project management role is required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida is required. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months, is required. Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred. Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field is preferred. Municipal government experience is strongly preferred.

JOB LOCATION

The Administration Building within the City Public Works Complex is the primary location; however, work may be required within all City owned buildings, facilities, land, streets, rights-of-way, and any location within the City jurisdictional or utility service area. Work requires occasional travel to other locations.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 100 lbs., bending, stooping, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs., digging, and kneeling. Occasional reaching overhead and climbing. Environmental Conditions: Exposure to extreme weather/temperature, smoke/dust/pollen, electrical currents, animals, vibrations, machinery, traffic hazards, strong odors, heights and confined areas. Works occasionally in noxious fumes, in areas of excessive noise and with chemicals. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sound, color, odor, taste, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Work involves a combination of office and field activities. Exposure to noise, fumes, hazardous materials, adverse weather conditions, and confined spaces may occur. Position requires availability for emergency response and participation in on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work requires attention to details, speaking, hearing, reading, or writing, and walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, as well as occasional lifting of objects weighing 25+ lbs.

ADA Statement:The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER:


The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.