Engineering Unit Supervisor (Transportation/Engineering and Planning)
Salary
$100,934.03 - $161,090.90 Annually
Location
Government Center West - 1 North University Dr, Plantation, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414518
Department
Transp Cap Programs Constr
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Veterans Preference Notice
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Unit Supervisor in its Engineering and Planning Section.
The Engineering Unit Supervisor leads, manages, and oversees the engineering activities that support the planning, design, and delivery of major transit capital projects. This position performs advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design, review, and implementation of transit infrastructure, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), Commuter Rail Transit, and major transit facilities such as intermodal terminals, park and ride structures, and vehicle storage and maintenance facilities.
A primary responsibility of this position is to develop, maintain, and update the engineering standards, design criteria, and guidelines governing all major transit infrastructure projects. The Engineering Unit Supervisor ensures that transit capital projects meet safety, operational, regulatory, and quality standards, and that designs remain consistent across multiple modes and facilities.
The position reports to the Assistant General Manager of Engineering and Planning in the Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Maintenance Division of the Broward County Transportation Department, develops program objectives, oversees consultant and staff work, and reports major activities and risks to executive-level leadership.
General Description
Performs advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work related to transit or transportation or closely related experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.
Preferences
SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Leads the development, implementation, and periodic update of transit engineering design criteria, standard specifications, and technical requirements for BRT, LRT, commuter rail, stations, terminals, parking facilities, and maintenance buildings.
Leads the development, implementation and periodic update of engineering policies and procedures to optimize work, ensuring adherence to quality and efficiency goals.
Supervises and directs the engineering unit responsible for transit capital project development, including planning, environmental review, preliminary engineering, and final design coordination.
Oversees engineering and design activities, including preparation and review of plans, technical reports, cost estimates, specifications, value engineering reports, and constructability analyses to ensure compliance with approved transit engineering design criteria and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Directs and reviews the work of BCT staff and professional consultants preparing engineering, environmental, feasibility, and alternatives analysis documents.
Ensures design consistency and technical quality across multiple projects and modes by applying established design criteria and best practices.
Supervises engineering staff conducting design reviews, field inspections, technical investigations, and construction coordination for transit capital improvements.
Coordinates with internal departments, external agencies, railroads, utilities, MPOs, community stakeholders, and regional partners on project development and implementation.
Leads long-range capital planning engineering tasks, prepares reports, and presents findings to management, governing boards, and the public.
Oversees and maintains engineering records, databases, standard drawings, and other technical resources.
Utilizes and guides implementation of engineering technologies and tools, including CAD platforms, modeling tools, and design software.
Supports environmental documentation and permitting requirements, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) study, Project Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), local environmental review, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
Oversees preparation and review of right-of-way concepts, acquisition requirements, and construction plans for transit corridors and facilities.
Signs and seals engineering plans, drawings, reports, and technical documents as required by state law.
Manages daily engineering workflows, performance evaluations, recruitment initiatives, and staff development to maintain workforce skill.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that peoples decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Provides guidance so that others understand the needs of different stakeholders and can balance them appropriately. Makes sure people understand and adhere to ethical standards when working with stakeholders; models and ensures cross-cultural sensitivity.
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the teams work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own teams work with other workgroups. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks teams and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
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What is the highest level of education you have obtained at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or closely related field?
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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in professional engineering work related to transit or transportation or closely related field?
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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity?
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This position requires a Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida. Do you have, or are you able to obtain, a Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida prior to hire?
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Do you currently possess, or have the ability, to obtain a valid Florida Drivers License by time of appointment, if selected?
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Select all that you possess from the list below.
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Please describe the transit, transportation, or comparable capital projects you have worked on that involved engineering design or plan development. For each project, please identify project name, type, approximate project cost, the project phase(s) you participated in (planning, project development and environmental study, preliminary engineering, final design, construction support, etc.), your specific role and primary responsibilities, and the project outcome.
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Please describe your experience reviewing engineering plans and technical submittals prepared by others and the process you apply when reviewing and commenting on engineering submittals.
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Describe your experience managing reviews from internal and external stakeholders on engineering plans and technical submittals, and the process you apply when managing the reviews and addressing comments.
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Describe your experience working with public agencies including Federal, State, and local agencies.
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Describe your experience working with Federal Transit Authority (FTA) standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards.
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