Structures Design Engineer I - 55009740

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Structures Design Engineer I in the Structures Design Office. 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

• Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, FDOT Design Manual, Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction, Basis of Estimates Manual, Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook
• Knowledge of AASHTO Load-and-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, Manual for Bridge Evaluation
• Knowledge of structural engineering practices and principles
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting software
• Skilled in solving engineering problems
• Skilled in utilizing structural design/analysis software, MathCad and Microsoft Office Programs
• Skilled in reading and interpreting structures and roadway construction plans
• Ability to prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates
• Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing
• Ability to adapt to other section needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471
• This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and publishing the Structures Manual.
• Assists in developing Structures Design Bulletins and posting to the Department’s website.
• Manages the Structures Manual Task List on SharePoint to coordinate revisions.
• Performs design tasks for in-house bridge design projects and participates in special project studies that include analysis, design, and calculations.
• Assists in developing and implementing proposals for new design policies and procedures.
• Reviews revisions to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Design Specifications.
• Assists with development of construction and material specifications originated in the Structures Design Office.
• Participate in various aspects of research projects including reviewing deliverables and implementing results.
• Assists in performing Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of the Districts.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed