Major Bridge Design Engineer Iii

Major Bridge Design Engineer III -

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:
Major Bridge Design Engineer III/Structures Design Office This position is part of SDO's Plans Review Group that performs and oversees the review of Category 2 Structures design submittals in all Districts throughout the state. The reviews include, but are not limited to, PD&E reviews, BDR reviews, and Phase Submittal reviews for widenings, rehabilitations, and new structures ensuring that the structures plans are developed in accordance with the Department's governing design criteria and specifications.

The Department relies on this position to provide technical advice and guidance in resolving complex structural problems that occur during design and relies on this position to oversee and manage the Independent Department Review () process on Design-Build projects involving Category 2 Bridges.

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:
Structures Design Office 605 Suwannee St Tallahassee, FL 32399 Annual Salary Range: $ - $

Your Specific Responsibilities:
Performs Plan reviews and develops and approves Category 2 consultants produced bridge design projects from initial concept to preparation of final contract documents. Advises and assists Districts in consultant acquisition, man-hour estimates, preparation of consultant scope of work documents and negotiations. Ensures that Category 2 bridge plans generated by consultants are in general compliance with the Department's policies and procedures and ensures that District Structures Offices are following Department policies and procedures on Category 1 projects.

Coordinates the review of constructability and maintainability issues. Coordinates the activities leading to the selection of the optimum structure for each project site. Negotiates and manages Task Work Orders for the Independent Department Review of Category 2 structures on design-build projects. Reviews project specific design criteria from Request For Proposal and Concept Plan inception through project procurement for design-build and Public Private Partnership (3P) projects that contain Category 2 bridges.

Develops innovative Request for Proposal contracting language which maximize contract flexibility while achieving project objectives. Provides technical advice and guidance to Districts in resolving complex structural problems that occur during construction. Performs construction feedback reviews. Responsible for developing/improving structure policies based on "lessons learned" and feedback obtained from districts and consultants. Develops and implements innovative bridge technologies. Coordinates structures design activities involving the design consultant, Federal Highway Administration, District Offices and other agencies involved in the project.

Makes submissions to, coordinates with, and obtains the approval of the Federal Highway Administration when required. Arranges and attends meetings as necessary to expedite the project and monitor project schedules. Supports the 5 Year Work Program. Performs constructability and biddability reviews of standards, specifications and policies generated by the Technology Group. Provides innovative engineering design standard concepts for consideration.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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