Structures Designer Ii

state of florida department of transportation job posting description 458 / structures anticipated vacancy / open competitive career service contact phone number:  anticipated hiring salary: $73,754.98 (includes competitive area differential)

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.

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.

structures designer ii/ district four/ transportation development/ structures design

this position will prepare computer aided design and drafting (cadd) produced contract plan sheets. This position will also assist in the review and evaluation of consultant produced reports, plans, and design calculations for structures under the guidance of technical professionals.

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.

district four – transportation development

3400 w commercial blvd

$60,830.40 - $78,721.69

a competitive area differential (cad) additive in the amount of $1,976 will be added to the annual salary.

prepares computer aided design and drafting (cadd) produced contract plan sheets. Ensures plans have been developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy and procedures. Assists in the preparation of design calculations, cost estimates, quantities and other engineering functions required for the production of bridges, miscellaneous highway structures, retaining walls, box culverts, multi-post signs and sound barrier walls under the guidance of technical professionals.

Provides technical support for preparation of engineering reports and other documents associated with structural projects. Assists with quality control of in-house design calculations and contract plans.

assists in the review and evaluation of consultant produced reports, plans, and design calculations for structures under the guidance of technical professionals. Ensure plans and designs are produced in accordance with american association of state highway and transportation officials (ashto), federal highway administration (fhwa), florida department of transportation (department) and other approved design specifications. Assists technical professionals with the coordination of responses to state structures design office and fwha as necessary.

Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the technical professional.

provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering, consultant acquisition and post-design activities. Assist with the preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules, negotiations and construction cost…