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State of Florida · 1 month ago

LOAD RATING AND DESIGN ENGINEER - 55007047 1

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$102K/yr - $131K/yr

2+ years exp

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Load Rating and Design Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of the state's bridge infrastructure. This role involves complex load ratings, structural analyses, and field inspections, providing engineering expertise for bridge repair and rehabilitation projects.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Review load ratings on Category 1 and 2 bridges and bridge rehabilitation projects

Perform in-house bridge load ratings on Category 1 and 2 bridges, including highly complex structures

Analyze complex structures such as segmental bridges, curved steel structures, etc. using finite element analysis methods or other 3D modeling software to determine structural capacity

Conduct Structural Reviews and Structural Analyses as necessary when Critical Deficiencies are identified in the field

Act as the professional engineer in responsible charge on selected projects. This requires incumbent to sign and seal documents as needed

Assist in the determination of scopes for the Bridge Repair Work Program

Conduct field reviews to determine appropriate repair materials and methodologies for bridge repair and rehabilitation projects

Review material submittals and determine suitability

Discuss findings with the Feasible Action Review Committee

Review all bridge repair project phase submittals in the Electronic Review Comments system

Provide reviews on behalf of the Structures Maintenance office for other bridge-related projects

Sit on Technical Review Committees for consultant evaluation and selection

Monitor bridge repair construction projects

Conduct field reviews to review repair construction projects to ensure conformance with specifications and plans as necessary

Serve as Project Manager on bridge repair and rehabilitation projects

Review bid tabulations, statewide cost histories and other data to determine appropriate unit costs for creating Long Range Estimates (LRE) on bridge repair projects

Review consultant LRE and estimates for completeness and accuracy

Assist in negotiating manhour estimates for task work orders (TWO) on the Miscellaneous Design Consultant contracts

Assist in executing TWO on other TWO driven contracts

Qualification

Structural analysisFinite element analysisProfessional Engineer registrationBridge designProject managementCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471

Two years of post-registration experience in bridge design or load rating

Knowledge of concepts, terminology and principles of road and bridge design, construction and maintenance

Knowledge of structural theory

Knowledge of work program, project scheduling software

Skills in structural analysis as related to bridge design

Skills in the use of various structural analysis software

Skills in the use of Florida Department of Transportation design documents (structures manual, design standards, plans preparation manual, load rating manual)

Skills in communication, including verbal, written and active listening

Skills in dealing with internal and external customers in a tactful and courteous manner

Skills in the use of engineering tools

Skills in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, design standards and manuals

Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to assume a leadership role and teach approach and concepts

Ability to work outdoors (standing, walking and bending) in a variety of weather conditions, on various terrains, and at various heights for extended periods of time