State of Florida · 1 week ago
ROADWAY ENGINEER III - 55009763
Tampa, FL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $132K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Roadway Engineer III to develop and prepare roadway design plans and specifications. This role involves ensuring compliance with design criteria and managing various engineering functions to enhance the safety and efficiency of Florida's transportation system.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs independently in the development and preparation of contract plans and specifications
Utilizes computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software in plans preparation and development
Ensures plans and specifications have been developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy and procedures
Interprets criteria using engineering judgment and experience in the completion of engineering assignments
Assembles roadway design plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, No Passing Zone studies, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), typical section packages, scopes of work, design exceptions and variations, and utility conflict reports to be used in phase reviews and other submittals on designated projects
Develops and submits to the Work Program Department, separate annual prioritized resurfacing and concrete pavement rehabilitation recommendations lists
This includes participating as a field survey team member, obtaining input from the Area Maintenance Engineer, reviewing, and analyzing pavement condition reports, prioritizing, and attending budgeting meetings
Coordinates with District Safety Administrator to determine safety improvements to be incorporated into RRR projects
Prepares Preliminary Project Reports (PPRs) for the creation of new resurfacing projects
Reviews and approves annual PPR updates for RRR projects
Participates in statewide meetings pertaining to pavement condition processes and updates
Performs complex engineering/geometric calculations in the development of project design
Reviews and develops alignment and grade including horizontal curves and vertical curves
Determines bid items, associated quantities, and compiles quantity summaries
Reviews and develops special designs as required for intersections, maintenance of traffic, profile grades and other roadway design components with minimal supervision
Signs and seals engineering documents including permits, pavement design, etcetera
Serves as the Pavement Design Engineer responsible for reviewing all district project pavement designs prior to approval by the District Design Engineer
Provides support to other departments and consultants with respect to pavement issues
Reviews Typical Section Design Packages and provides recommendations to the District Roadway Design Engineer
Develops and updates project schedules with minimal supervision
Coordinates all related engineering functions by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) support offices
Provides independent technical support and design services for projects under construction
Represents supervisor concerning design section related issues
Schedules, tracks and participates in Quality Assurance/Control reviews as required to ensure plans have been developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy and procedures
Coordinates and ensures all production activities are accomplished by the roadway design teams as necessary to have in-house roadway design projects prepared, advertised and to let contract
Prepares and presents design details and concepts at public meetings, local agency workshops and internal staff meetings
Responds to log letters and public records requests and communicates with public and other agency officials in writing and verbally
Reviews permit and Local Agency Program (LAP) plans for compliance with Department and Federal criteria
Provides technical knowledge of the design process as a senior member in a designer group
Guides and directs design engineers in the completion of engineering assignments related to design processes, criteria evaluation scope development, and accurate estimate creation
Assists in field reviews and field evaluation, data collection, and customer service request documentation
Serves on Technical Review Committee (TRC) in consultant acquisition and Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for consultant design bid build, design/build projects, and alternative contracting
Assists in the development of scope of services and staff hours negotiations
Assists supervisor concerning design section related issues
Qualification
Required
Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471
Two years of post-registration experience
Knowledge of concepts, terminologies, design principles and analytical techniques of highway design
Knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) tools and automated office products
Knowledge of project engineering and scheduling
Skill in the engineering process for design and production of roadway plans
Skill in communicating technical information verbally and in writing
Skill in interpretation of roadway design standards, specifications and criteria
Skill in planning, organizing, and managing multiple work assignments
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques in the area of highway design established or adopted by Florida Department of Transportation
Ability to guide and direct design engineers in the completion of the design processes
Ability to solve engineering related problems
Ability to prepare roadway construction plans
Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
Ability to use a personal computer (PC)
Benefits
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
A variety of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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