Pavement Research Engineer
Job in
Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, 32601, USA
Listed on 2026-01-13
Listing for:
State of Florida
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requisition no: 866730
Agency: department of transportation
Working title:
pavement research engineer
- Pay plan: career service
Position number:
Salary: $91,802.91 - $
Posting closing date: 01/21/2026
Total compensation estimator tool
State of florida department of transportation
Job posting description
820 / state materials office
Open competitive
Career service
Contact person: ohhoon kwon
Contact phone number:
Contact email address: ohhoon.kwonte.fl.us
Anticipated hiring salary: $4,153.98/biweekly / $/annual
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
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.
Our vision
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.
The work you will do:
Pavement research engineer / engineering and operations / bureau of materials and research / state materials office / pavement systems evaluation.
This position drives informed department decisions on new pavement materials and design strategies by leading and integrating findings from outsourced research contracts and in-house projects conducted through the accelerated pavement testing and statewide experimental performance monitoring programs.
The difference you will make:
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.
How you will grow:
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.
Where you will work:
Bureau of materials and research / state materials office, 5007 ne 39th ave., gainesville, fl 32609
Your specific responsibilities:
Oversees the daily activities of the department's accelerated pavement testing (apt) and statewide experimental performance monitoring programs, including the us 301 test roads and heavy vehicle simulator (hvs) test track projects. Develops, prepares, and executes testing plans to evaluate the pavement performance of apt sections. Collaborates with staff to conduct performance testing and maintain data reporting tools containing test results. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets collected data to prepare advanced technical reports for program participants and stakeholders.
Provides regular updates on apt activities, key findings, and implementation progress during technical committee meetings, professional workshops, and academic conferences to promote knowledge sharing. Prepares and signs/seals related engineering documents and specifications as required.
Manages projects and contracts. Plans and supervises the daily work of consultant staff. Oversees and manages the engineering activities associated with the department's apt and statewide experimental performance monitoring programs. Continuously reassesses program needs and the relevance of related activities and deliverables to support a safe, durable, and cost-effective roadway system.
Manages contracted research projects. Develops research problem statements, scopes of services, and requests for proposals. Serves as project manager or on technical review committees for contracted research projects. Performs thorough and highly technical reviews of proposals and deliverables. Provides technical comments and determines the approval status of deliverables. Facilitates the implementation of research findings.
Provides technical support and expertise to department staff, industry, and other customers.
The successful candidate will have the following required…
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