Senior Professional Engineer

Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

USD 106,377-179,547 / year

Posted on Jun 15, 2026

Salary: $106,377 to $179,547 Annually, depending on qualifications

Department: ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Division: Traffic Engineering

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Palm Beach County is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to manage the design, implementation, and contracts associated with street and intersection lighting, to plan and implement maintenance programs associated with street and intersection lighting, and to support the design of traffic signal systems; and supervise engineering and technical staff.

Palm Beach County is located in South Florida, where residents enjoy great weather, endless outdoor activities, and beautiful beaches year-round. We have something for everyone: A landscape ranging from urban to agricultural to natural wetlands; cultural and historical attractions; regional libraries and adult education programs; dozens of schools, colleges, and universities; and numerous shopping/entertainment centers.

Pam Beach County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida and the nation. The Engineering and Public Works Department employs over 400 people, including over 30 professional engineers and several junior engineers. Employees have numerous opportunities to grow professionally within the same organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field; minimum of five years (5) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, including one (1) year in the supervisory aspects of the work,

OR

• A Related Master’s Degree; minimum of four (4) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, including one (1) year in the supervisory aspects of the work.

Necessary Special Requirement

Qualified candidates must:

• Be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida (FL) OR licensed as a P.E. in another state and ability to obtain State of FL P.E. licensure within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with street lighting design, and

• Experience with traffic signal system design.