Structures Designer Iii

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

$66,021.98 - $85,440.21 (biweekly $2,539.31 - $3,286.16)

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Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

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.

Design / Structures

This position will contribute to the design and engineering of the state transportation structures, providing a safe and efficient system for all users of our state road facilities.

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.

Florida Department of Transportation District 6, 1000 NW 111TH St. Miami, Florida 33172.

$66,021.98 - $85,440.21

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Performs structural analysis, prepares Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) produced contract plan sheets, design calculations, cost estimates, quantities and other engineering functions required for the production of simple short span bridges, miscellaneous highway structures, retaining walls, box culverts and sound barrier walls under the guidance of technical professionals. Provides technical support for preparation of engineering reports and other documents associated with structural projects.

Performs quality control of in-house design calculations and contract plans. Performs field reviews of project sites.

Reviews and evaluates consultant produced reports, plans and design calculations for structures. Ensures plans and designs are produced in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (Department) and other approved design specifications. Coordinates responses to State Structures Design Office and FHWA as necessary. Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the technical professional.

Provides technical assistance and support for post-design activities. Assists Technical Professionals with the review and evaluation of contractor re‑designs, review of shop drawings, resolution of construction issues and other administrative issues related to post-design activities.

Provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering and consultant acquisition activities. Assists with the preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules and construction cost estimates.

Performs technical assistance of District staff as needed in support of Project Development & Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction and Maintenance activities. Assists with…