Associate Engineer Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $72,681.35 Annually
Location : City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2026-07043
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works Department is actively seeking an Associate Engineer.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is professional engineering work, performed under the direction of a Professional Engineer, in designing and coordinating the construction of municipal projects. The work requires an understanding and application of the theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering which are gained through a combination of specialized training and education and considerable related on-the-job experiences. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others which are important in coordinating projects with outside parties, resolving complaints and enforcing regulations. The professional work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles underlying the activity where the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in accomplishing objectives. The engineering work involves a variety of situations requiring analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking in new situations, facts, and circumstances. Work is performed in an office environment, with some field inspections where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates personal computers, motor vehicle, survey equipment, camera, and standard office equipment. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, climbing, standing and walking to inspect construction sites. The work is performed under limited supervision where assignments are subject to established methods and techniques and are reviewed for quality and adherence to established methods, standards and policies.
Examples of Work

• Designs civil engineering/site infrastructure and maintenance construction projects.
• Performs professional engineering calculations.
• Prepares and obtains permits.
• Conducts pre-bid conferences and advisory meetings to develop bid terms, conditions and specifications. Submits projects for bid process.
• Consults with state and local agencies and utility companies on project designs.
• Compiles data prepares monthly reports and makes oral presentations on design and construction projects.
• Inspect construction sites to determine conformance to design specifications.
• Writes inspection reports for compliance with design specifications.
• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct field inspections.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, design, implement and manage construction and related projects.
• Ability to perform necessary engineering and construction cost estimating calculations. General knowledge of construction procedures.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and methods.
• Ability to draft bid specifications and gather and evaluate bid data.
• Ability to field inspections at project sites and construction sites to gather design information or determine conformance to design specifications.
• Ability to interpret, review and/or prepare technical reports.
• Ability to perform professional engineering calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including developing and presenting information.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Six (6) years combination of education and/or experience in civil engineering with roadway, drainage, and site design projects, which consist of:

• A degree from (EAC/ABET or EAC/M-ABET) - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. Accredited engineering curriculum of four (4) years or more in a discipline pertinent to the position being filled OR;
• Eight (8) years of responsible engineering experience, three (3) years of which must be pertinent to the position and must have passed Part I or Part II of the Florida Board of Professional Engineer examination.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $72,681.35. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

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Indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Which of the following best describes your combination of education and engineering experience?

• I have a four (4) year degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program (EAC/ABET or EAC/M-ABET) and two (2) years of civil engineering experience in roadway, drainage, or site design.
• I have eight (8) years of responsible engineering experience, including three (3) years in roadway, drainage, or site design, and I have passed Part I or Part II of the Florida Board of Professional Engineer (PE) exam.
• None of the above.

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Provide a detailed description (3-4 complete sentences) of your engineering experience in roadway, drainage or site design.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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