Supervising Engineer (Development Review & CIP)

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If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Department: GG_Public Works: Stormwater Management Engineering Services Salary Range Minimum: $103,646.40 Salary Range Maximum: $169,053.14 Closing Date: 06/08/2026 Job Details: Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for mentorship and a drive to build your community? The City of Gainesville Public Works Department is looking for a Supervising Engineer to lead our capital project delivery and development review team. Join a team where your technical expertise is matched by your ability to lead. We offer the chance to work on high-visibility projects that directly impact the quality of life for our neighbors. Reporting directly to the City Engineer, you'll be leading the people and projects that define our City's public infrastructure. You will spend over 50% of your time empowering a talented team of engineers and technical specialists, providing the technical guidance and motivation they need to succeed. You will lead Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from the planning/project development and environmental (PD&E) phase through construction completion, including scoping, feasibility, due diligence, public involvement, lands rights acquisition, surveying, design, procurement of services and construction engineering and inspections (CEI). Experience with state and federally funded projects is a plus, as you will navigate the requirements of state and federal grants to bring grant-funded projects to life. You will also oversee the engineering review of private development projects to ensure elements including public infrastructure, site design, and stormwater management align with the City's Land Development Code, Engineering Design and Construction Manual, and other applicable regulations and standards. To qualify for this position you must be a graduate from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. You must have at least eight years of engineering experience in a field relevant to the duties of the position. Appropriate co-op time and/or an advanced degree in engineering or business may be recognized for up to six months of experience. A Master's Degree from an ABET accredited educational institution may be recognized for additional experience. Knowledge and experience with Engineering Economic Analysis and Engineering Project Management are required. Supervisory training or experience is required. Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer licensure is required. Job Description: NATURE OF WORK Supervising engineering work coordinating teams of Public Works engineers, and/or technical support specialists in planning, developing, and implementing a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated manager and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis (over 50% of the time) on the coordination, motivation, and guidance of professional staff engaged in a single project of large scope and importance, several substantial projects, or controversial projects affecting the effectiveness and viability of the organization. Note: It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer IV are inherently included in this position. EXAMPLES OF WORK** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs in a supervisory capacity, planning, developing, coordinating, and directing a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance. Coordinates the preparation, review, and approval of engineering analyses, specifications, and reports for complex projects. Formulates operating policies. Supervises, coordinates, and trains engineering groups, including Level I, II, III, and IV level engineers and/or technical support specialists, and/or support personnel. Provides guidance, assistance, and interpretation to others. Recommends selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions. Designs, evaluates, and coordinates engineering projects and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors on complex projects. Interprets, organizes, and executes assignments. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of oth