Requisition No: 881605
Agency: Department of Transportation
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55007445
Salary: $84,420.45 - $109,250.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool652 / DESIGNOPEN COMPETITIVECAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Kevin LopezCONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-640-7130CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,246.94 - $4,201.92 /biweekly range /$84,420.45 - $109,250.00 /annual rangeTo 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:Roadway Engineer I/Internal Design/Design/Transportation Development
This position will contribute to the design and engineering of the State Transportation system by development of roadway projects that ensure compliance with State standards.
Your Specific Responsibilities:Serves / 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 (NPZ), typical section packages, scopes of work, design exceptions and variations, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and utility conflict reports to be used in phase reviews and other submittals on designated projects.
Performs complex engineering/ geometric calculations in the development of project design. Develops alignment and grade including horizontal curves and vertical curves. Determines bid items, associated quantities, and compiles quantity summaries. 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.
Develops and updates project schedules with minimal supervision. Coordinates all related engineering functions by Department support offices. Provides independent technical support and design services for projects under construction. Performs Quality Control reviews, permits reviews, and Local Agency Program (LAP) reviews, as required to ensure plans have been developed in accordance with appropriate Federal and Department design criteria, policy and procedures.
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.
Provides technical knowledge of the design process as a primary member in a design group. Guides and supports junior 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.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:- Concepts, terminologies, design principles and analytical techniques of highway design.
- Computer aided drafting and design (CADD) tools and automated office products.
- Project engineering and scheduling.
Skills in:- The engineering process for production of highway construction plans.
- Planning, organizing, and managing multiple work assignments.
- Communicating technical information verbally and in writing.
- Interpretation of roadway design standards, specifications and criteria established or adopted by Florida Department of Transportation.
Ability to:- Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
- Apply engineering quantitative techniques in the area of highway design.
- Solve engineering related problems.
- Prepare roadway construction plans.
- Use a personal computer (PC).
- Perform engineering assignments independently.
Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:- Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.
Other Job-Related Requirements:In an emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:- Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes
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/
Where You Will Work:DESIGN/DISTRICT 6 HEADQUARTERS/1000 NW 111TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33172
Annual Salary Range:$84,420.45 - $109,250.00A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.
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