DRAINAGE ENGINEER II - 55008137

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d•$93,142 - $120,536•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform plan reviews for all phases of design, including reports and studies. This position will also assist the Florida Department of Transportation (Department) project managers with consultant selections, scope preparations, man hour negotiations, schedules, cost estimates and related items. 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, F.S.
Knowledge of Project management principles
Knowledge of Design criteria and plans production process
Knowledge of Permitting criteria
Knowledge of Department criteria for use in review and design of stormwater systems
Knowledge of Bridge hydraulics and scour determinations
Knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting Design (CADD) software such as Microstation and GEOPAK Drainage
Knowledge of Contract management and invoicing procedures
Skilled in Using Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera)
Skilled in Using Stormwater software
Skilled in Report Writing
Skilled in Negotiating
Ability to Design stormwater management systems
Ability to Prepare stormwater calculations and reports
Ability to Apply the proper system to a specific project
Ability to Perform field reviews
Ability to Schedule and monitor design projects and project reviews
Ability to Set priorities
Ability to Communicate and team effectively with others
Ability to Analyze stormwater problems comprehensively and make timely and practical decisions
Ability to Be proactive
Ability to Exercise good judgement and take prudent risks
Ability to Plan and organize work effectively
Ability to Work on multiple projects or assignments
Ability to Meet established deadlines
Ability to Train or instruct others
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Responsibilities

Performs plans review for all phases of design, including reports and studies.
Designs drainage and stormwater management systems relating to highway projects.
Prepares calculations used to design drainage/stormwater management systems utilizing computer programs, such as Advanced Interconnected Pond Routing (ADICPR), Hydraulic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS), GEOPAK Drainage, PONDS, etcetera.
Performs all duties associated with the complete assembly of drainage construction plans and specifications for assigned projects.
Maintains thorough knowledge of design criteria, procedures, and engineering policies relative to plans production.
Signs and seals engineering documents.
Assists the Florida Department of Transportation (Department) project managers with consultant selections, scope preparations, man hour negotiations, schedules, cost estimates and related items.
Oversees a district wide drainage design contract requiring preparation of Task Work Orders, Scope of Services, invoice authorizations, consultant negotiations, budget management, and other miscellaneous duties.
Performs duties as Engineer of Record and Project Manager for Department Work Program drainage projects.
Prepares Bridge Hydraulics Reports and Bridge Hydraulics Recommendation Sheets.
Performs hydraulic studies and prepares hydraulic reports such as Location Hydraulic Reports and Pond Siting Reports for Project Development Studies and Design.
Performs field reviews on projects to determine drainage areas and flow patterns and to establish highwater controls.
Prepares drainage maps and determines drainage structure adequacy for meeting hydraulic and safety standards.
Determines and sets right of way requirements for drainage.
Provides drainage and permitting related technical support to other Departments and design teams as needed.
Coordinates drainage design with other agencies including counties, cities, or Water Management Districts.
Serves as an expert witness for eminent domain cases.
Provides technical guidance to staff in the Drainage Design unit.