STRUCTURES ENGINEER I - 55004019

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Structures Engineer I – District Four / Transportation Development / Consultant Project Management

This position will perform structural analysis and design and prepare plans for Category 1 bridges for in-house Department projects. This position will also review Category 1 highway structures plans and other technical documents such as Design Variations, Design Exceptions, typical section packages and maintenance permits.

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, Plans Preparation Manual, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manual, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (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
• Structural engineering practices and principles
• Skilled in: Solving engineering problems
• Utilizing structural design/analysis software, MathCAD and Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera)
• Ability to: Utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software
• Read and interpret structures and roadway construction plans
• Prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing;
• Adapt to other section needs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural analysis and design, quantity calculations and prepares plans for Category 1 bridges and other highway structures for in-house Department projects. Completes Quality Control reviews of design calculations and plans for simple to moderately complex structural elements. As a registered professional engineer, this position oversees and/or signs and seals plans, reports and other documents as required.
• Reviews Category 1 highway structures plans and other technical documents such as Design Variations, Design Exceptions, typical section packages and maintenance permits. Reviews contractor initiated submittals and provides recommendations to construction personnel.
• Provides structural engineering support to Department and Consultant staff in areas of highway structures plans, analysis and design. Provides guidance and clarification of design standards, criteria and plans preparation.
• Assists with the development of scopes of services and staff hour estimates for Department and Consultant design projects. Negotiates staff hours for Consultant design projects. Assists with the development of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for non-conventional bid projects of low complexity. Provides structural engineering support for and serves on Technical Review Committees and Value Engineering Studies as required.

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