At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
The Orange County Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is seeking a motivated individual to jour our Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) team as an
Engineer I or II . This position performs a variety of analytical and project management duties related to the environmental assessment and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites.
Job Description General Functions :Manage the assessment and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites including researching site history, reviewing technical reports, preparing review letters, developing scopes of work, utilizing and maintaining a variety of databases, interacting with consultants, managing funding for state-funded cleanup sites, and meeting deadlines and quality standards as required by Orange County EPD's contract with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Perform engineering work under the supervision of the PRP Team's Professional Engineer.
Representative Duties/Assignments - Perform site management of active petroleum contaminated sites.
- Manage tasks such as writing scopes of work, managing purchase orders and negotiating requests for changes with external contractors.
- Review technical reports for conformance and completeness pursuant to Chapters 62-780 & 62-777 of the Florida Administrative Code, standard operating procedures and associated FDEP guidance documents.
- Generate task approval letters (technical writing) and monitor project funding (spreadsheet tracking).
- Review contractor invoices for accuracy and ensure back up documentation is sufficient.
- Collaborate with other members of the program as needed to develop technical skills, including the Program's Professional Engineer and/or Professional Geologist.
- Perform site visits and operation and maintenance inspections to satisfy contract requirements as well as to assist in decision-making on the sites.
- Schedule and lead meetings (in person at petroleum contaminated sites, at the EPD office, or virtually as appropriate) with contractors, property owners and responsible parties.
- Respond to questions from contractors, lenders and citizens concerning petroleum-contaminated sites.
- Attend FDEP training, teleconferences and conferences. Attend other training when applicable for continuing education.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications : Engineer I Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Engineer II Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and one year of experience as an engineer in any discipline.
Preferences : - 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or be able to obtain within 1 year of hire (Orange County EPD will pay for this training).
- Experience using the Storage Tanks Compliance Monitoring (STCM) database and OCULUS document management system.
- Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Restoration Program.
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate, or the ability to pass the FE exam within the first year of employment.
Application Deadline Open Date: 06/26/2026
Close Date: 07/13/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information Engineer I Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Engineer II Pay Grade: 018 - From $31.30 to $40.70
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits - 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
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Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address 3165 McCrory Place
Orlando, FL 32803
Notes Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
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