Rail Administration Eng Specialist Iii

RAIL ADMINISTRATION ENG SPECIALIST III -

Join the State of Florida Department of Transportation as a RAIL ADMINISTRATION ENG SPECIALIST III.

Requisition No: 866940
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Number:
Salary: $55,667.25 – $72,039.97 annually (biweekly: $2,141.05 – $2,770.77, CAD of $1,976 added)

Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2025

The role manages engineering work for rail design projects with general supervision, develops contract scopes, coordinates project phases, and ensures schedules and production dates are met. It also engages with consultants, local agencies, and the Department’s planning organization to support rail and transit initiatives.

• Manage and perform engineering work for design projects with general supervision.
• Coordinate phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Design, Traffic Operations, Planning, etc.) to maintain schedules and project production dates.
• Develop contract scope of services and coordinate activities related to initiation, advertisement, and execution of contracts.
• Review and approve invoices; prepare, coordinate, and negotiate supplemental agreements as required.
• Oversee production activities for rail projects such as Crossing Resurfacing, Rail Grants, and projects along the South Florida Rail Corridor.
• Assist in coordinating projects with local agencies and interested parties, attending local and statewide meetings, and conducting field reviews.
• Participate in developing business plan goals, objectives, and activities related to rail and transit development initiatives.

• Multimodal project development.
• Engineering concepts, terminology, principles, and the Department’s design manual, design standards, and FHWA directives.
• Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Production process for developing and delivering work program.
• Professional Services and contractual services procedures.

• Contract management.

• Analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Perform technical engineering inspections.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate engineering information effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Four years of experience in transportation, planning, public administration, engineering, or logistics, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field to substitute for the required experience.

• 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
• Training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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You will be required to provide your SSN for verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System before age 26, or hold a Letter of Registration Exemption.

Florida Department of Transportation values the service of veterans and supports hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Preferential applicants can file an investigation claim within 60 days.

Florida Department of Transportation supports employment of individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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

Drug-Free Workplace:
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing per Section 112.0455, F.S.

Contact Person: Natasha Williams
Phone:
Email: natasha.williamste.fl.us