Structures Design Engineer Ii

requisition no: 871220

agency: department of transportation

working title: structures design engineer ii -

pay plan: career service

position number:

salary: $89,776.39 - $

posting closing date: 03/31/2026

986 / structures design office

contact person: vickie young

contact phone number:

contact email address: vickie.youngte.fl.us

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.

to ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

candidates must be united states (u.s.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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

• coordinates and performs special assignments involving computerized bridge analysis and modeling, calculations and review of design documentation and research in efforts to develop policies, design guidance and specifications.
• involved in the development of new products, construction methods and innovative materials to incorporate into policy and use on in-house bridge design pilot projects. Assists in performance reviews of these new technologies in construction projects to further refine the technology.
• works on in-house design projects, including coordinating and developing plans and design calculations. Sign and seal documents, as needed.
• identifies research needs related to structures. Participates in technical review committees for various research projects related to structures and innovative materials on a state and national level.
• assists in development of revisions/updates/additions to the florida department of transportation (fdot) manuals and other specifications and policies.
• performs training as needed.

• the american concrete institute building code requirements for structural concrete (aci-318)
• the use and application of florida department of transportation (fdot) policies including standard specifications for road and bridge construction, structures manual, design manual, and standards plans for road and bridge construction
• skills in:
• the design of prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete and structural steel components, proficient in the use of structural analysis software.
• the use and application of the american association of state highway and transportation officials (aashto) load and resistance factor design (lrfd) bridge design specifications, lfrd specifications for structural supports for highway signs, luminaries, and traffic signals, and american institute of steel construction (aisc) manual…