CEI Senior Project Engineer

STV Incorporated

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Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida Until 8/21/2026 6+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description

STV is seeking a CEI Senior Project Engineer (SPE) to join our CEI Team in Central Florida (Lake Mary, FL area) or any of our Fl locations (Tampa, Orlando, Miami or Pensacola) and be part of a growing organization! Our ideal candidate should have experience in managing construction projects in District 5 for the FDOT and/or local municipalities.

Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Directing a highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program
  • Planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members
  • Developing and/or reviewing policies, methods, practices, and procedures
  • Reviewing programs for conformance with Department of Transportation standards
  • Lead CEI project pursuits including assisting in marketing and business development efforts
  • Manage and administer QA/QC program
  • Strong command of construction scheduling, proposal development and contractor means and methods for typical roadway construction elements to include, clearing and grubbing, environmental, drainage, piling, drilled shafts, retaining walls, paving and pavement base, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt, signing and lighting,
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the construction project to ensure compliance with FDOT specifications, including planning, coordination, and execution.
  • Conduct thorough inspection of construction activities to ensure adherence to design specifications, FDOT standards, and safety regulations.
  • Communicate directly with owner representatives and contractor to strategize complex operations and resolve contract challenges.
  • Evaluate project claims, delays and coordinate timely resolution with client
  •  Develop cost estimates to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget


Education and Experience:

  • Civil Engineering degree and six (6) years of engineering experience
  • Two (2) of those years involved in relevant transportation projects
  • Master’s degree in engineering - may be substituted for one (1) years of engineering experience
  • Preference of experience with FDOT Policies and Procedures
  • Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)


Licensure:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Florida
  • Ability to obtain endorsement in the State of Florida within six months of Project NTP if registered in another state


Qualifications / Certifications:

  • FDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
  • CTQP Quality Control Manager

Compensation Range:

$162,010.86 - $185,155.27

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

About this role

Summary

Manage construction projects ensuring compliance, quality, safety, and timely delivery per FDOT standards.

Job title

CEI Senior Project Engineer

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Central Florida or other Florida locations, remote possible

Salary

$162k–$185k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringproject managementinspectionFDOT standardscost estimation

Preferred skills

FDOT policiesFDOT MOTquality control

Specializations

construction managementtransportationinspectioncost estimation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Work arrangement unknown

Florida, USA

Remote State