Requisition No: 878113

Agency: Department of Transportation



Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55007646

Salary: $112,475.88 - $145,557.03

Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

408 / FT. PIERCE CONSTRUCTION

ANTICIPATED VACANCY/OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Anna Dienno

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $131,951.30 / annual

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 Work You Will Do:

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER AND DISTRICT FOUR/DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION/FORT PIERCE CONSTRUCTION

This position will be responsible for the administration of the overall construction work program within the Treasure Coast area. The Construction Engineer supervises and coordinates the work of Project Administrators, Project Managers and Office Personnel, by planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.

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:

DISTRICT 4 - TREASURE COAST OPERATIONS

3601 OLEANDER AVENUE

FT. PIERCE, FL 34982

Annual Salary Range:

$112,475.88 - $145,557.03

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as Construction Engineer responsible for the construction of a number of highway and bridge construction projects in a large urban area. Coordinates the work of Project Administrators and Office Personnel by planning workloads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Drives to and from work sites to meet with Project Administrators and inspection staff to discuss ongoing project issues and inspect and observe ongoing construction activities. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, and planning and directing employee's work, to perform effectively and efficiently in their job duties. Coordinates personnel monitoring Equal Employment Opportunity compliances, On-the-Job Training and Disadvantage Business Enterprises in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration 1273 Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts to assure requirements are met by the contractors.

Reviews all Plans and Specifications for projects in Residency, coordinate and assign Design Phase Reviews. Reviews and comments in writing on Department's Procedures and Specifications. Sign and seal documents as needed.

Serves as Department liaison with utility companies, property owners, city and county representatives on projects and attends meetings which involve future construction projects. Drives to and from project sites and accompanies representatives of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on project inspections and Final Acceptance reviews. Checks roadway and bridge plans for accuracy and engineering safety features.

Assists the Resident Engineer in developing and monitoring of office QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) construction plans for location Construction Office. Interviews and reviews applicants for employment with the Department.

Assumes the duties of the Resident Engineer including supervision of subordinates during his or hers absence and attends meetings for him/her. Reviews and approves contract invoices in the absence of the Resident Engineer. Assists the Resident Engineer in developing and monitoring of office QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) construction plans for location Construction Office. Interviews and reviews applicants for employment with the Department. Develop, monitor, update and revise construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer.

Reviews and develops Supplemental Agreements and Change Orders for construction changes, plan errors, extra work and their justifications for funds approval.

Develop, monitor, update and revise construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer.

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

Knowledge of:

• the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area
• engineering design, construction, production and/or operations

Skills in:

• using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
• in the use of a personal computer and department used software programs

Ability to:

• analyze and interpret engineering data
• plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems
• apply engineering quantitative techniques
• direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects
• solve problems relating to engineering
• supervise people
• determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• communicate engineering information effectively
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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