CHIEF ENGINEER

Engineering
Reports to Director of Engineering and Construction 

SUMMARY:
The occupant of this position performs engineering work related to project management, planning,
engineering, and environmental functions, in support of the Engineering Department and related Port
projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Assist the Director of Engineering and Construction with their duties
• Plan, manage and execute assigned projects
• Collaborate with other Port Departments to develop conceptual projects
• Create, manage, edit, and plot Auto CAD and Arc GIS files
• Plan and conduct engineering research, field studies, inspections including compliance inspections, and plan evaluations
• Prepare technical documentation and compose reports.
• Interpret and utilize complex engineering techniques in the solution of problems encountered in the area of assignment
• Manage procurement of professional and construction services
• Monitor, evaluate and ensure contract and environmental compliance
• Perform utility locates requested by Sunshine 811
• Produce and arrange for graphic products
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and tactfully with correct grammar, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Work emergency situations (including weather and other extreme conditions) as required
• Work diligently and at a high production rate to meet hard, reasonable, needed deadlines
• Work independently on various tasks and projects simultaneously
• Use available applicable equipment and computer hardware and software
• Perform other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Hold a State of Florida Professional Engineering License
• Engineering Degree in a discipline related to Port Engineering.
• Knowledge, ability, and experience related to the job duties.
• Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Established persistent honesty and integrity with a strong work ethic
• Ability to produce work products accurately and neatly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work at a single workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods.

BENEFITS:
Sea Port Manatee offers excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, three personal days, retirement benefits, health and dental insurance, life insurance. deferred compensation, flexible spending account. Salary is dependent on qualifications.

Please send resume to John Glass – jglass@seaportmanatee.com
by 5 pm March 22, 2026

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