City of West Palm Beach, FL Transportation Engineer

S. Renée Narloch & Associates • Engineering, Public Works & Utilities • 2w ago

Application Deadline or First Review: October 20, 2025

The City of West Palm Beach (approx. pop. 128,545) is located along the beautiful Atlantic coastline in southeast Florida, approximately 75 miles north of Miami. The City has a strong Mayor form of government, which combines the political leadership of the Mayor, who is responsible for running the affairs of the City, with the legislative authority of a five-member City Commission. The Engineering Services Department collaborates closely with other City Departments to maintain, design, and construct the existing and future infrastructure essential to the safety, health, and quality of life for citizens, businesses, and visitors. This collaboration also involves managing a coordinated multimodal transportation system to provide mobility options for this growing city.

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the Transportation Engineer manages roadway, utilities, traffic, and transportation engineering activities; coordinates the work of City transportation projects; is responsible for the design and evaluation of traffic and transportation engineering issues; and acts as the liaison between the City, other municipalities, Palm Beach County, and FDOT, among other responsibilities. The Engineering Services staff work very collaboratively, and the work environment within the department offers a rewarding experience and a great sense of accomplishment. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and resourceful, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to effectively engage with many stakeholders, including residents, City staff, developers, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, etc.

Requirements include a verifiable bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in civil engineering, urban planning, or a closely related field, five (5) years of work experience in all aspects of transportation planning and engineering, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A certification as an Engineer-in-Training from the State of Florida is required. A Professional Engineer license from the State of Florida is highly desirable. Additionally, a current and valid Florida driver’s license is required or must be obtained within 30 days from the date of employment. Must meet additional special driving requirements per City policy.

The starting salary is open, competitive, and dependent on qualifications; the City provides an excellent benefits package. To be considered, visit www.srnsearch.com for a detailed brochure and to apply. The first review of resumes will take place on October 20, 2025; the position will remain open until filled. Questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ms. S. Renée Narloch or Mr. Elliott Pervinich, S. Renée Narloch & Associates, info@srnsearch.com, or (850) 391-0000.

The City of West Palm Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Florida Open Records laws, applications and resumes may be subject to public disclosure.

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