Senior Geotechnical Engineer - 55006568

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - 55006568

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.

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation 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.

As a OneFDOT team, we 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.

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

605 Suwannee St, Tallahassee FL 32399

$117,321.61 - $151,827.96

Your specific responsibilities include: Reviews geotechnical engineering work prepared by in-house personnel and consultants, including assessment of the recommended foundation systems based on performance, constructability, vibration, and noise constraints, etc. and overall cost. Works with Structures Office personnel and consultants to resolve geotechnical engineering problems. Performs foundation design analysis for bridges, walls and miscellaneous structures founded on shallow pile and drilled shaft foundations; prepares geotechnical engineering related design reports, construction specifications and scope of consultant services; performs geotechnical engineering analysis and prepares documentation for the structure standards section; prepares justifications for instrumented load tests, design load tests, and reviews load testing reports. Reviews and directs research projects, study state-of-the-art foundation exploration techniques and implement those useful to the Florida Department of Transportation. Trains and implements new technologies/methodologies found through research. Develops and reviews revisions to geotechnical Construction Specifications. Reviews geotechnical Modified Special Provisions and Technical Special Provisions. Monitors the use of geotechnical Developmental Specifications and recommends modifications as needed. Assists the Construction and Maintenance offices on structures and roadway geotechnical aspects. Prepares Excel & Mathcad spreadsheets to perform geotechnical design calculations in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation practice.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the geotechnical and foundation engineering specialty area. Knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation design, construction, production and operations. Skilled in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting engineering data. Ability to solve problems relating to geotechnical and foundation engineering. Ability to perform geotechnical plans and field reviews. Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Registration as Professional Engineer pursuant to Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.