Permit Section Engineer

Permit Section Engineer

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Permit Section Engineer

Salary

$79,515.74 - $123,249.55 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

1396

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

07/28/2026

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Summary

This position performs engineering work in the review and approval of plans, drainage calculations and reports, to ensure compliance with the City Code of Ordinances and Engineering Standards. Responsible for permit review and processing, meetings with applicants, participating in technical review committees, and coordination with our City Departments. Works under the direction of the City Engineer & Permit Section Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Receives plans submitted to the Public Works Department and assures proper routing.

Examines, reviews and provides comments to plans submitted for Public Works’ review and permit issuance.

Reviews proposed and existing elevations and drainage systems, both existing and proposed, to ensure compliance with standard engineering practices and standards.

Answers questions from applicants and provides accurate explanations of issues with plans; provides guidance to rectify deficiencies.

Responds to general email inquiries received through the PW Permits group inbox and the 311 Customer Service Application, ensuring timely and accurate follow-up.

Maintains and updates right of way Restrictive Covenant database and other Public Works permit-related database to ensure accuracy and accessibility, for reference.

Issues permits for right-of-way work to include calculating permit fees and assigning special instructions and sub permit requirements. Required estimating excavation areas, right of way closures, concrete replacement, etc.

Ensures proper right-of-way permit compliance by developers and contractors to include proper Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for municipal zones.

Reviews building permits and right-of-way encroachment requests to ensure compliance with City Codes.

Processes all permit related documents/forms/information and ensures proper routing. To include documents/forms required by external agencies.

Reviews right-of-way encroachment requests. Prepares commission agenda items and background-information related to encroachment items.

Assist in the preparation and review of restrictive right-of-way covenants, hold harmless right-of-way agreements and related maintenance agreements.

Verifies property ownership, contractor licenses, and insurance.

Compiles data and prepares various reports. Performs administrative functions to include correspondence preparation, filing plans, permits, and maintaining various records.

Prepares and maintains reports, records and correspondence concerning permitting activity.

Provides right-of-way as built and standard details information.

Processes requests for additional streetlight and coordinates with FPL.

Support section manager with administrative duties, Construction Inspectors supervision, payroll related matters, as well as other Permit Section support functions, as necessary.

Ensures completeness of controls, adherence to standards, completion of documentation, quality of output and efficiency of systems and programs.

Communicates with field staff (Construction Inspectors) regularly.

Maintains permit related forms and requirements updated.

Conducts field inspections and participates in public meetings, as necessary.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

An E.I.T. certification is preferred.

Four (4) years of related engineering experience, to include design work and experience reading plans and blueprints.

Valid Florida Driver's License

HOLIDAYS: 16 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2,000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.

CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

• Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

• Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees

• Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

• Monday through Friday – no charge

• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

• Before Noon – Twilight fees apply

• After Noon – No charge

(cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION:

City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

Note: Benefits subject to change.

01

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have an E.I.T. certification?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have four (4) years of related engineering experience, to include design work and experience reading plans and blueprints?

• Yes

• No

04

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com