Structures Engineer II - 55012337

Structures Engineer II

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. Our mission is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities. Our vision is to serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The work you will do:

• Reviews Category 1 highway structures plans and other technical documents such as Design Variations, Design Exceptions, typical section packages and maintenance permits.
• Reviews contractor initiated submittals and provides recommendations to construction personnel.
• Reviews consultant prepared structural plans and calculations for compliance with the Department's structures design guidelines, bridge plan format, and AASHTO highway bridges design criteria.
• Performs structural analysis and design, quantity calculations and prepares plans for Category 1 bridges and other highway structures for in-house Department projects.
• Completes Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews of design calculations and plans.
• As a registered professional engineer, this position oversees and/or signs and seals plans, reports and other documents as required.
• Provides structural engineering support to Department and Consultant staff in areas of highway structures plans, analysis and design.
• Provides guidance and clarification of design standards, criteria, and plans preparation.
• Identifies and solves moderately complex structural engineering design issues.
• Assists with the development of scopes of services and staff hour estimates for Department and Consultant design projects.
• Negotiates staff hours for consultant design projects.
• Assists with the development of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for non-conventional bid projects.
• Provides structural engineering support for and serves on Technical Review Committees and Value Engineering Studies as required.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, Plans Preparation Manual, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manual, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook.
• Knowledge of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load-And-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
• Knowledge of structural engineering practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting software.
• Skilled in solving engineering problems.
• Skilled in utilizing structural design/analysis software, MathCAD and Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera).
• Skilled in reading and interpreting structures and roadway construction plans.
• Skilled in preparing project scopes of services and staff hour estimates.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to other section needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S.

Other job-related requirements:

• This position is required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Florida Department of Transportation values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.