Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer -

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.

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.

The work you will do:
Construction Engineer District Three / Construction / Crestview Construction This position supervises employees, maintains open communication with the public and officials, negotiates agreements to reflect State Comptroller's procedures and ensures FDOT projects are completed per State and Federal standards from beginning to end.

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 Three Ponce de Leon Operations Center 1723 Sunrise Circle Ponce de Leon, FL 32455

Your specific responsibilities:
Serves as Construction Engineer responsible for the construction of a number of highway and bridge construction projects in a large urban area. Coordinates the work of Project Administrators and Office Personnel by planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Drives to and from work sites to meet with Project Administrators and inspection staff to discuss ongoing project issues and inspect and observe ongoing construction activities.

Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning and directing employees' work, to perform effectively and efficiently in their job duties. Coordinates personnel monitoring Equal Employment Opportunity compliances, On-the-Job Training and Disadvantage Business Enterprises in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration 1273 Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts to assure requirements are met by the contractors. Reviews all Plans and Specifications for projects in Residency, coordinate and assign Design Phase Reviews.

Reviews and comments in writing on Department's Procedures and Specifications. Sign and seal documents as needed. Assumes the duties of the Resident Engineer including supervision of subordinates during his or her absence and attends meetings for him/her. Reviews and approves contract invoices in the absence of the Resident Engineer. Assists the Resident Engineer in developing and monitoring office QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) construction plans for location Construction Office.

Interviews and reviews applicants for employment with the Department. Develop, monitor, update and revise construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer. Serves as Department liaison with utility companies, property owners, city and county representatives on projects and attends meetings which involve future construction projects. Drives to and from project sites and accompanies representatives of FHWA on project inspections and Final Acceptance reviews.

Checks roadway and bridge plans for accuracy and engineering safety features. Reviews and develops Supplemental Agreements and Change Orders for construction changes, plan errors, extra work and their justifications for funds approval.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area. Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations. Skills in:
Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments. Use of a personal computer and department used software programs. Ability to:
Analyze and interpret engineering data. Plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems. Apply engineering quantitative techniques. Direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects. Solve problems relating to engineering. Supervise people. Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure…