ROADWAY DESIGNER II - 55008027

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

21h

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. 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. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. 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 Work You Will Do: Roadway Designer II – District Four / Transportation Development / Engineering Design / Engineering Group I This position will Develop and prepare contract plans and specifications and perform complex engineering / geometric calculations in the development of project design. 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. Where You Will Work: District Four – Transportation Development 3400 West Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Requirements

Knowledge of: Concepts, terminologies, design principles and analytical techniques of highway design
Knowledge of: Computer aided drafting and design (CADD) tools and automated office products
Knowledge of: Project engineering and scheduling
Knowledge of: Interpretation of roadway design standards, specifications and criteria established or adopted by Florida Department of Transportation
Skilled in: Engineering process for production of highway constructions plans
Skilled in: Communicating technical information verbally and in writing
Skilled in: Planning, organizing, and managing multiple work assignments
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
Ability to: Apply engineering quantitative techniques in the area of highway design
Ability to: Solve engineering related problems
Ability to: Use a personal computer (pc)
A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of continuous employment experience. Post-secondary education can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Develops and prepares contract plans and specifications. Utilizes computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software in plans preparation and development. Ensures plans and specifications have been developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy and procedures. Assembles roadway design plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, No Passing Zone Studies (NPZ), Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), typical section packages, scopes of work, design exceptions and variations, and utility conflict reports to be used in phase reviews and other submittals on designated projects.
Performs complex engineering/ geometric calculations in the development of project design. Develops alignment and grade including horizontal curves and vertical curves. Determines bid items, associated quantities, and compiles quantity summaries. Develops special designs as required for intersections, maintenance of traffic, profile grades and other roadway design components with minimal supervision.
Follows updated project schedules with minimal supervision. Coordinates all related engineering functions by Department support offices. Assists in providing independent technical support and design services for projects under construction. Performs Quality Control reviews, permits reviews, and Local Agency Program (LAP) reviews, as required to ensure plans have been developed in accordance with appropriate Federal and Department design criteria, policy and procedures.
Assists in preparing and presenting design details and concepts at public meetings, local agency workshops and internal staff meetings. Assists in responding to log letters and public records requests and communicates with public and other agency officials in writing and verbally. Assists in field reviews and field evaluation, data collection, and customer service request documentation.
Assists in providing technical guidance and knowledge of the design process. Assists in completion of engineering assignments related to design processes, criteria evaluation, scope development and accurate estimate creation. Serves on Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for consultant design bid build, design/build projects, and alternative contracting.