MAJOR BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER III - 55010060

State of Florida

11d

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of Technical Design and Plans Review.
Skilled in complex bridge design, construction, production and/or operations.
Skilled in using engineering software programing tools.
Skilled in the monitoring and inspection of complex engineering projects.
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
Ability to plan, design, evaluate and investigate complex engineering works and systems.
Ability to solve complex problems relating to engineering.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471

Responsibilities

Performs Plan reviews and develops and approves Category 2 consultant produced bridge design projects from initial concept to preparation of final contract documents.
Advises and assists Districts in consultant acquisition, man-hour estimates, preparation of consultant scope of work documents and negotiations.
Ensures that Category 2 bridge plans generated by consultants are in general compliance with the Department's policies and procedures and ensures that District Structures Offices are following Department policies and procedures on Category 1 projects.
Coordinates the review of constructability and maintainability issues.
Coordinates the activities leading to the selection of the optimum structure for each project site.
Negotiates and manages Task Work Orders for the Independent Department Review of Category 2 structures on design-build projects.
Reviews project specific design criteria from Request For Proposal and Concept Plan inception through project procurement for design-build and Public Private Partnership (3P) projects that contain Category 2 bridges.
Develops innovative Request for Proposal contracting language which maximizes contract flexibility while achieving project objectives.
Provides technical advice and guidance to Districts in resolving complex structural problems that occur during construction.
Performs construction feedback reviews.
Responsible for developing/improving structure policies based on "lessons learned" and feedback obtained from districts and consultants.
Develops and implements innovative bridge technologies.
Coordinates structures design activities involving the design consultant, Federal Highway Administration, District Offices and other agencies involved in the project.
Makes submissions to, coordinates with, and obtains the approval of the Federal Highway Administration when required.
Arranges and attends meetings as necessary to expedite the project and monitors project schedules.
Supports the 5 Year Work Program.
Performs constructability and biddability reviews of standards, specifications and policies generated by the Technology Group.
Provides innovative engineering design standard concepts for consideration.