Engineering Inspector I & II ($1,000 Sign-On Incentive)

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.

Job Description

General Functions :
Performs inspections of assigned projects for the Public Works Division. This is skilled technical work performed under field conditions. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing a wide variety of inspections in the civil engineering and construction field to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes and other applicable regulations.

Work is performed with some independence under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Representative Duties/Assignments :
Performs inspections of roadway maintenance services or construction activities and materials to ensure full compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Determines quantities for materials used and amount of work completed.
Ensures public safety and traffic management at construction sites.
Maintains daily diary/log of project activities.
Receives and responds to public inquiries and complaints.
Interprets approved plans, specifications and County regulations and applies them during field inspections.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including engineering drawings, photographs, contracts and agreements, technical reports, invoices, billing statements, change order requests, project diary, memos and correspondence.
Attend administrative meetings, pre-bids, pre-construction meetings, and project walk-throughs, as assigned.
Perform data entry of completed inspections in county database
Participate in emergency operations, including preparation, response and recovery due to adverse weather events, as assigned.
Performs other duties as required.

Additional Representative Duties (Construction Section)
Perform field inspections of assigned projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, approved design plans and specifications, and applicable regulations. Maintain daily logs, project records and prepare inspector reports, inclusive of photo documentation.
Make field changes as needed that do not alter the scope and cost of construction.
Accurately measure and calculate quantities of work performed in assigned projects to sign invoices certifying that the contracted work was done satisfactorily in accordance with the project scope.
Attend and conduct project pre-construction meetings, walk-throughs and prepare punch list of deficiencies.
Investigate citizen complaints received on assigned construction projects so resolution can be achieved.

Minimum Qualifications :

ENGINEERING INSPECTOR I:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and two (2) years of engineering experience in roadway construction or maintenance supervision or maintenance inspection; or an equivalent combination of related education, training or experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

ENGINEERING INSPECTOR II:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of engineering experience in roadway construction or maintenance supervision or maintenance inspection; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and obtain a Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Depending on area of assignment, must have satisfactorily completed the Contractor's Underground Utility Examination for inspectors or must complete within six months of entry into the position.

Must have the ability to communicate with the general public while discussing, explaining and interpreting standards and codes.

Preferences :
Knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications and regulations
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding technical specifications and requirements
Ability to produce daily and weekly status and project reports and other reports as requested.
Ability to measure roads for resurfacing, areas for mowing, etc. and accurately calculate quantities for performance of projects.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 08/13/2026
Close Date: 08/30/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

ENGINEERING INSPECTOR I:

Pay Grade: 013 - From $21.51 to $27.96
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

ENGINEERING INSPECTOR II:

Pay Grade: 014 - From $23.19 to $30.14
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Sign-on Incentive

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:



Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.

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

Department: Public Works
Division: Roads and Drainage

Positions are based in multiple locations:
Construction Section, 4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839 (1 position available)
Contracts Section, 4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839 (1 position available)

** Please reflect which section/location you are interested in applying for within the comment section (Question 10) of the application. **

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.