Structures Design Engineer

Position: STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER I - 55009740
Location: Tallahassee

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requisition no:880026

agency: department of transportation

working title: structures design engineer i -

state of florida department of transportation job posting description 986 / structures design office open competitive career service contact phone number:  hiring salary range: $3,199.33 - $4,140.31/biweekly range

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:

structures design engineer i in the structures design office

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: florida department of transportation, burns building, 605 suwannee st, tallahassee, fl 32399 your specific 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.

the successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of:

• 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

skills in:

• skilled in solving engineering problems
• skilled in utilizing structural design/analysis software, mathcad and microsoft office programs
• skilled in…