Structures Engineer I - 55012350

Structures Engineer I

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.

Structures Engineer I – District Four - Transportation Development / Structures

This position will perform structural analysis and design and prepare plans for Category 1 bridges for in-house Department projects.

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.

District Four – Transportation Development

3400 West Commercial Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

$79,242.31 - $102,548.88

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.

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 Control reviews of design calculations and plans for simple to moderately complex structural elements. As a registered professional engineer, this position oversees and/or signs and seals plans, reports, and other documents as required.

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.

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.

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 of low complexity. Provides structural engineering support for and serves on Technical Review Committees and Value Engineering Studies as required.

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
• 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
• Structural engineering practices and principles

Skilled in:

• Solving engineering problems
• Utilizing structural design/analysis software, MathCAD and Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera)

Ability to:

• Utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software
• Read and interpret structures and roadway construction plans
• Prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing
• Adapt to other section needs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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

Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471.

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: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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.

The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.