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Hernando County, FL

Traffic Engineer

Brooksville, FL · On-site

$86K - $125K/yr

Serves as first level/immediate supervisor for a diverse staff of subordinate technical specialists, and technicians that include the Traffic Project Manager and Traffic Engineering Assistants II. * ...

City of Ocala

Civil Engineer III (Stormwater)

Ocala, FL · On-site

$77K - $115K/yr

May assist in interviewing and selection process for new employees. Prepares and conducts PER's when appropriate. Provides engineering support to other City departments. Provides engineering ...

Superior Construction

Project Engineer

Lecanto, FL · On-site

Summary/Objective We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assist, support, and collaborates on the management and execution of a project in a safe and profitable manner. The candidate will ...

Superiorconstruction

Project Engineer

Lecanto, FL · On-site

Summary/Objective We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assist, support, and collaborates on the management and execution of a project in a safe and profitable manner. The candidate will ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Mobile Building Engineer

Ocala, FL · On-site +1

Job Title Mobile Building Engineer Summary Responsible to ensure the proper efficient operations ... Assist with or conduct the daily operations and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and ...

Bowlero

Assistant Mechanic

Crystal River, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

Join us as an Assistant Mechanic and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic ... Candidates with previous mechanical, electrical, or engineering experience are encouraged to apply ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Assistant Mechanic

Ocala, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Join us as an Assistant Mechanic and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic ... Candidates with previous mechanical, electrical, or engineering experience are encouraged to apply ...

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How much do assistant engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant engineer in Inverness, FL is $66,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,700.00 and $78,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Engineer, you need a solid grounding in engineering principles, analytical thinking, and a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with technical tools such as CAD software, project management systems, and industry-specific standards or certifications (like EIT or FE) is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help you collaborate on complex projects and interact with stakeholders. These skills and qualifications are essential for delivering accurate technical support, ensuring project efficiency, and contributing to successful engineering outcomes.

How does an assistant engineer typically collaborate with senior engineers and other team members on projects?

Assistant Engineers work closely with senior engineers, designers, and other technical staff by supporting project planning, conducting site visits, and preparing technical documentation. They often assist in problem-solving sessions and help implement design solutions under supervision. Regular communication and teamwork are essential, as Assistant Engineers frequently coordinate tasks, share updates, and seek feedback to ensure project objectives are met efficiently. This collaborative environment provides valuable learning opportunities and helps build a strong foundation for career advancement.

What is the difference between Assistant Engineer vs Junior Engineer?

AspectAssistant EngineerJunior Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, often with some certificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, entry-level certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentSupports senior engineers, involved in project planning and executionPerforms basic engineering tasks, supervised by senior staff
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in construction, manufacturing, civil, and mechanical sectorsUsed interchangeably in similar industries, often as entry-level role

Assistant Engineers typically have more responsibilities in supporting project management and planning, while Junior Engineers focus on executing specific technical tasks under supervision. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but Assistant Engineers often have additional certifications or experience. The roles are used across various engineering sectors and serve as stepping stones for career advancement.

What is an assistant engineer?

Assistant Engineers are entry-level professionals who support senior engineers in the planning, design, development, and maintenance of projects across various engineering fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, or software. Their responsibilities often include assisting with technical tasks, preparing reports, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards. Assistant Engineers gain practical experience and skills under the supervision of more experienced engineers, which helps them advance in their engineering careers.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Engineer job openings in Inverness, FL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,382 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Traffic Engineer

Hernando County, FL

Brooksville, FL • On-site

$86K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary : $86,299.20 - $125,028.80 Annually
Location : Brooksville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14320
Department: Department of Public Works
Division: County Engineer's Office
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Highly responsible supervisory work involving directing and coordinating the combined efforts of a multi-discipline staff of technicians and project managers in the accomplishment of complex traffic engineering projects and studies. Highly technical nature including the investigation, design, review, inspection, and coordination of a wide variety of complex engineering projects and programs. Serves as program manager for the County's traffic engineering program. Performs field surveys and data collection, studies and analyses to evaluate traffic related impacts of development projects on the serviceability of the County's roadway systems. Develops prioritized, multi-year capital improvement plans for upgrading roadway and signal systems. Technical work in the operation of the Hernando County Computerized Traffic Signal System; determination and implementation of timings for traffic signals and groups of signals, operation of electronic school zone flashing beacons, review construction plans and development projects for impact on the signal system, traffic signal information management and distribution including the FDOT database, and computer traffic modeling with Synchro 7 and SimTraffic and other programs as necessary. The position requires the ability to make independent decisions based upon technical expertise and sound engineering judgment.
Examples of Duties
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
Supervisory
  • Serves as first level/immediate supervisor for a diverse staff of subordinate technical specialists, and technicians that include the Traffic Project Manager and Traffic Engineering Assistants II.
  • Assigns, monitors, reviews, and approves subordinates' work to make optimal use of their abilities, education, and experience and ensure timely and successful completion.
  • Performs evaluations and provides periodic performance feedback to subordinates.
  • Coordinates the efforts of subordinates among one another and with other County staff.
  • Responsible for training and employee development of subordinates.
  • Responsible for discipline and enforcing all County regulations, and policies in the workplace.

Project Management
  • Serves as the primary project manager and County representative for complex, highly technical, traffic engineering projects. Assigned projects typically are broad in scope involving multiple technical disciplines and, due to the degree of complexity, require professional engineering expertise.
  • Responsible for successful completion of assigned projects on time and within budget. Workload requires ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Coordinates, monitors, and reviews construction documents (i.e. plans and specifications) prepared by professional engineering/architectural firms and/or in-house technical staff and incorporates these documents into the project design.
  • Conducts meetings with clients/customers to determine initial project objectives and requirements. Keeps clients/customers well advised of project status.
  • Conducts meetings with the public, other County staff members, and the Board of County Commissioners regarding all aspects of assigned projects.
  • Ensures that completed projects are functional, economical, maintainable, and aesthetically pleasing.
  • Performs field investigations and inspections of assigned project sites to collect data, verify existing/actual conditions, and ensure conformance with plans/specifications.

Design Services and Technical Support
  • Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of construction principles, traffic engineering principles, and construction management.
  • Conducts reviews of plans, specifications, studies, and reports prepared by other professional engineering firms. Reviews engineering project drawings and designs for compliance with County Standards.
  • Prepares designs for projects within one's technical competence. Obtains design services for areas outside of one's technical competence and integrates those designs into the overall project.
  • Possesses and demonstrates proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Geographical Information System (GIS) software to produce drawings, sketches, maps, charts and graphics.
  • Prepares plans and specifications for proposed capital improvement projects, including fiber optic facilities, roadway improvements, and traffic signals and their appurtenances. Work to include detailed construction plans, contract documents, specifications, proposed quantities, and estimated costs.
  • Prepares progress schedules and project summaries on a regular basis.
  • Provides technical assistance in response to inquiries from the Board of County Commissioners, other County staff members, and the public.
  • Performs engineering investigations, traffic studies, and feasibility studies and prepares clear and precise reports on findings.
  • Coordinates with project engineers and contractors from project implementation to completion to ensure that plans, specifications, contract documents, schedules and safety standards are followed.
  • Provides direction and supervision for construction and inspection of highway design, and traffic control projects.
  • Prepares and reviews detailed MOT plans, detour plans, and signs and pavement marking plans using CAD and/or GIS software.

Traffic Signal System
  • Lead operator of the Hernando County Computerized Traffic Signal System. Provides normal workday review and operation of Signal System, school zone flashing beacon system, video surveillance and detection, dynamic message signs, and permanent count stations.
  • Investigates and calculates optimized timings of traffic signals and groups of signals for differing time of day, day of week, holidays, emergencies, and change of season. Implements approved timing and phasing data.
  • Manages the County traffic signal system records and database. Prepares annual reports on traffic signal maintenance and operation.
  • Investigates complaints and requests relative to traffic signal and signal system timings and provides response to those making the requests.

Traffic Engineering Responsibilities
  • Determines the justification and placement of traffic control devices including but not limited to signage, markings, signals, guardrail, etc.
  • Establishes/Recommends traffic signal timings and phasing.
  • Reviews and designs improvements for pedestrian, bicycle facilities, and school zones for access and safety.
  • Coordinates and conducts traffic data collection including, but not limited to volumes, speeds, classification, intersection movement, trip generation, and intersection delay.
  • Completes and reviews traffic studies for speed limits, sight distance, truck usage, and other safety concerns.
  • Meets with citizens, County staff, MPO, and other agencies to review findings.
  • Reviews submitted plats, subdivisions, and commercial development plans as part of the development review process.
  • Coordinates the in-house design of signage and pavement markings, signalization including fiber optic interconnect, highway lighting, and maintenance of traffic plans.
  • Coordinates and provides technical assistance to other departments and agencies pertaining to engineering matters, (i.e.., FDOT, DRC, MPO, etc.).
  • Regular attendance.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with technical training in traffic signal operation traffic signals and signal systems timings.
  • Experience: Minimum of four (4) years engineering experience in Public Works or Traffic Engineering. Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience, including personnel management.
    A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.
  • Skills: Ability to work independently. Ability to supervise and work well with county staff, the BOCC, contractors and private citizens.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
  • Prefer a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months by having certification in a state that has a reciprocal licensing agreement with the State of Florida.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and be insurable by current insurance carrier.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control and IMSA Level I certification in Signs and Pavement Markings and in Traffic Signals.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment, certification in NIMS/Incident Command Courses IS100PWb, IS200, IS700, and IS800.

Supplemental Information
Grade: 14
*****Veterans Preference Position, must be minimally qualified*****
Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.
Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
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Our benefits are designed to enhance your work and life balance, as well as the community we serve.
Hernando County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), voluntary deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off plans.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

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How many total years of supervisory experience do you have?
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How many total years of project manager experience do you have?
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When is the last time you reviewed engineering project drawings and designs for compliance?
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How many total years do you have as a Traffic Engineer?
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How would you approach a citizen complaint?
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When is the last time you had to justify the placing of a traffic signal and what was the outcome?
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When is the last time you had to investigate a signal system issue and what was the outcome?
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When is the last time you conducted a traffic study and what was the outcome?
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