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State of Florida · 2 days ago

PAVEMENT RESEARCH ENGINEER - 55014368

Gainesville, FL

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $119K/yr

The State of Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Pavement Research Engineer to enhance the safety and efficiency of the transportation system. The role involves overseeing pavement testing programs, managing research projects, and providing technical support to department staff and industry partners.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily activities of the Department’s Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) and statewide experimental performance monitoring programs, including the US 301 test roads and Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) test track projects

Develops, prepares, and executes testing plans to evaluate the pavement performance of APT sections

Collaborates with staff to conduct performance testing and maintain data reporting tools containing test results

Compiles, analyzes, and interprets collected data to prepare advanced technical reports for program participants and stakeholders

Provides regular updates on APT activities, key findings, and implementation progress during technical committee meetings, professional workshops, and academic conferences to promote knowledge sharing

Prepares and signs/seals related engineering documents and specifications as required

Manages projects and contracts

Plans and supervises the daily work of consultant staff

Oversees and manages the engineering activities associated with the Department’s APT and statewide experimental performance monitoring programs

Continuously reassesses program needs and the relevance of related activities and deliverables to support a safe, durable, and cost-effective roadway system

Manages contracted research projects

Develops research problem statements, scopes of services, and requests for proposals

Serves as project manager or on technical review committees for contracted research projects

Performs thorough and highly technical reviews of proposals and deliverables

Provides technical comments and determines the approval status of deliverables

Facilitates the implementation of research findings

Provides technical support and expertise to Department staff, Industry, and other customers

Qualification

Pavement engineeringAdvanced data analysisProfessional Engineer registrationProject managementTechnical report writingSupervision skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, or able to obtain registration by endorsement as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, within one year of appointment date

Knowledge Of pavement engineering concepts, principles, and analytical techniques

Knowledge Of statistics and advanced data analysis techniques and principles

Skills In applying advanced engineering analysis as well as engineering judgment to solve pavement systems related issues/challenges

Skills In the use of personal computers for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications

Ability To establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability To integrate activities with other entities to produce continuity of effort

Ability To communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing

Ability To work independently as well as with diverse partners in achieving common goals

Ability To supervise employees