About This ProgramPractical entry level engineering project and task assignments consistent with the Professional Engineering Development ProgramPerform detailed engineering studies, review plans, and design tasks associated with assigned duties.Support construction projects with field site visits and construction observations duties.Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies.Preparing plans and specifications for related activities.Coordinating with management, engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects' needs are met in a timely and effective manner.Meeting with co-workers, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions.Following the process for obtaining approvals from various agencies.Researching issues related to assigned duties.Producing presentation and design drawings.Participating in Advisory Committees and Development Review Committee (DRC) Meetings.Reviewing proposals and presenting results at a Professional Services Review Committee meeting.About YouMinimum Qualifications :A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related engineering field.Engineer Intern (EI) certificate from the Florida Board of Professional.Engineers or the ability to obtain the EI certificate within the first eighteen (18) months of employment.Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.Preferred Qualification :Prior related engineering work experience, engineering internship or advanced degree.Program DetailsProgram: The Engineer in Training (PEDP) is designed as a 4‑year program.Pay: $58,947.20/annuallyPay Merit Schedule:First two (2) years a 3% increase is rewarded every six (6) months, dependent upon a successful performance review.For the remaining two (2) years, the pay schedule is moved to an annual merit increase, dependent upon a successful performance review.In addition to the merit increase, increases are also rewarded based upon meeting promotional milestones (to Senior Engineering in Training and then Professional Engineer) at the end of the 2nd and 4th year.All participants in the PEDP must successfully complete the program within 74 months; otherwise their employment with the County will be terminated unless they are able to secure another position at the County outside of the PEDP.Benefits:Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many more. Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits.For more information about employee benefits, please visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr