DISTRICT DESIGN ENGINEER - 55008082

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads and oversees the District Design section, managing multiple engineering subsections and ensuring that all design plans meet FDOT standards, regulations, and quality expectations. It provides professional engineering guidance, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and contributes to statewide design policy development. The role also manages personnel, budget, and continuous process improvements to support the Department’s goals and the 5‑Year Work Program. 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.

Requirements

Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.
While on-duty status, the position’s incumbent may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position.
A valid Class E driver’s license is required.
A Level 1 background check is required.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.
Knowledge of principles, practices, laws, and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities
Knowledge of the Department's procedures, guidelines and standards for the Offices of Design, Surveying & Mapping, and Specifications and Estimates
Knowledge of the Department’s Tier Level Business Plans
Knowledge of Department’s production process for developing and delivering the work program
Knowledge of leadership practices
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Skilled in working with public officials, consultants, and regulatory agencies
Skilled in planning, organizing, prioritizing and delegating the delivery of multiple projects
Ability to lead and manage a District Design Office and personnel comprised of managers, supervisors, professionals, technical, and administrative staff
Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects
Ability to solve complex management, project, and technical problems
Ability to supervise
Ability to assess the performance of subordinates and consultants

Responsibilities

Manages and directs the activities of the District Design section which includes the subsections of Roadway Design, Structures Design, Surveying & Mapping, Drainage Design, Traffic Design, Utilities Design, and Consultant Project Management.
Establishes a working environment to enhance productivity, efficiency, promotes the Department’s business model, and contributes to the success of the Department’s goals, mission and vision.
Provides design guidance that is consistent with Department policies.
Supervises and directs the preparation and development of all plans prepared by the District Design Office for letting. This includes, but is not limited to, all roadway plans, structural plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, landscape plans, utility joint preparation agreement plans, mitigation plans and architectural plans.
Ensures all designs and contract plans are developed with a high level of quality, with an emphasis on cost effective and economical products that are in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state laws, and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policy and standards.
Incorporates technological improvements and innovations into designs and plans production to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Assists with the development of the FDOT 5-Year Work Program.
Maintains frequent and close liaison with all design subsections, other Departmental units, Federal Highway Administration, cities, counties, and other local governmental agencies to ensure that stakeholder interests are considered and project schedules are maintained.
Interprets and ensures design documents are prepared in accordance with the design standards, policies, procedures and guidelines as set forth by the Department and Federal Highway Administration.
Reviews and approves typical section packages, design variances, exceptions, and all other documents requiring the signature of the District Design Engineer to ensure conformance with the latest criteria and requirements.
Manages employee relations in a proactive and positive manner, including hiring, firing, promotion, disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions.
Identifies, for recommendation and implementation, methods of increasing effectiveness, time savings and cost efficiency, in pursuit of FDOT goals.
Participates in the development of statewide policy and procedures for the functional areas of design.
Attends meetings and makes presentations to other Departmental units, governmental agencies, counties, cities, private groups, and individuals relating to design criteria or design issues.
Provides assistance to other Departmental units in solving design related issues.
Attends meetings and seminars, as deemed necessary, to stay abreast of changes to the policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation and to ensure the District’s design activities are consistent, predictable, and repeatable.
Develops and manages the budget for the District Design Department.
This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.