PAVEMENT RESEARCH ENGINEER - 55014368

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Pavement engineering concepts, principles, and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of: Statistics and advanced data analysis techniques and principles.
• Skills in: Applying advanced engineering analysis as well as engineering judgment to solve pavement systems related issues/challenges.
• Skills in: The use of personal computers for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to: Integrate activities with other entities to produce continuity of effort.
• Ability to: Communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to: Work independently as well as with diverse partners in achieving common goals.
• Ability to: Supervise employees.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, or able to obtain registration by endorsement as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, within one year of appointment date.

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees