District Design Engineer

District Design 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 vision of the agency is to 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:

District Design Engineer / District Four / Transportation Development / Engineering Design

This position leads and oversees the District Design section, managing multiple engineering subsections and ensuring that all design plans meet FDOT standards, regulations, and quality expectations. It provides professional engineering guidance, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and contributes to statewide design policy development. The role also manages personnel, budget, and continuous process improvements to support the Department's goals and the 5 ‑ Year Work Program.

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 Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary: $

Your specific responsibilities:

Manages and directs the activities of the District Design section which includes the subsections of Roadway Design, Structures Design, Surveying & Mapping, Drainage Design, Traffic Design, Utilities Design, and Consultant Project Management. Establishes a working environment to enhance productivity, efficiency, promotes the Department's business model, and contributes to the success of the Department's goals, mission and vision. Provides design guidance that is consistent with Department policies.

This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes. Supervises and directs the preparation and development of all plans prepared by the District Design Office for letting. This includes, but is not limited to, all roadway plans, structural plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, landscape plans, utility joint preparation agreement plans, mitigation plans and architectural plans.

(Plans may be prepared by in-house forces or by consultants hired by the Department.) Ensures all designs and contract plans are developed with a high level of quality, with an emphasis on cost effective and economical products that are in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state laws, and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policy and standards. Incorporates technological improvements and innovations into designs and plans production to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Assists with the development of the FDOT 5-Year Work Program. Maintains frequent and close liaison with all design subsections, other Departmental units, Federal Highway Administration, cities, counties, and other local…