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Requisition No: 865773 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: STRUCTURES DESIGNER III - 55012323 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55012323 Salary: $66,021.98 - $85,440.21 Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Job Posting Description
744 / DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON Mishana Davis Phone: 813-975-6780 Email: mishana.davis@dot.state.fl.us
OUR MISSION The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
OUR VISION As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
THE WORK YOU WILL DO Structures Designer III
This position will support the District Structures Design team with design and analysis of transportation structures.
YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs structural analysis, prepares Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) produced contract plan sheets, design calculations, cost estimates, quantities and other engineering functions required to produce simple short span bridges, miscellaneous highway structures, retaining walls, box culverts and sound barrier walls under the guidance of Technical Professionals. • Provides technical support for preparation of engineering reports and other documents associated with structural projects. • Performs quality control of in-house design calculations and contract plans. • Performs field reviews of project sites. • Reviews and evaluates consultant produced reports, plans and design calculations for structures. • Ensures plans and designs are produced in accordance with AASHTO, FHWA, FDOT and other approved design specifications. • Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the Technical Professional. • Provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering and consultant acquisition activities, including preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules and construction cost estimates. • Provides technical assistance and support for post-design activities, including review of contractor re‑designs, shop drawings, and resolution of construction issues. • Assists Technical Professionals with the review and evaluation of contractor re‑designs, shop drawings, and construction issues. • Provides technical assistance to District staff as needed in support of Project Development & Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction and Maintenance activities. • Assists with managing the miscellaneous structures design contract and attends required technical training.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge Of
Department Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, FDOT Design Manual, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manual, CADD Production Criteria Handbook.
AASHTO Load‑and‑Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
Structural engineering practices and principles.
Skills In
Utilizing Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and solving engineering problems.
Ability To
Utilize structural design/analysis software and MathCAD.
Utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software.
Read and interpret structures and roadway construction plans.
Prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates.
Effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of continuous employment experience, or two years of higher education with a cumulative of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.
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
Training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must provide a Social Security Number for verification. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday or provide a Letter of Registration Exemption.
EEO STATEMENT The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to contact the human resources office for accommodations as needed.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Eligible veterans receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation of Veterans’ Preference must be attached with each submission.
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Requisition No: 865773 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: STRUCTURES DESIGNER III - 55012323 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55012323 Salary: $66,021.98 - $85,440.21 Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Job Posting Description
744 / DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON Mishana Davis Phone: 813-975-6780 Email: mishana.davis@dot.state.fl.us
OUR MISSION The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
OUR VISION As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
THE WORK YOU WILL DO Structures Designer III
This position will support the District Structures Design team with design and analysis of transportation structures.
YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs structural analysis, prepares Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) produced contract plan sheets, design calculations, cost estimates, quantities and other engineering functions required to produce simple short span bridges, miscellaneous highway structures, retaining walls, box culverts and sound barrier walls under the guidance of Technical Professionals. • Provides technical support for preparation of engineering reports and other documents associated with structural projects. • Performs quality control of in-house design calculations and contract plans. • Performs field reviews of project sites. • Reviews and evaluates consultant produced reports, plans and design calculations for structures. • Ensures plans and designs are produced in accordance with AASHTO, FHWA, FDOT and other approved design specifications. • Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the Technical Professional. • Provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering and consultant acquisition activities, including preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules and construction cost estimates. • Provides technical assistance and support for post-design activities, including review of contractor re‑designs, shop drawings, and resolution of construction issues. • Assists Technical Professionals with the review and evaluation of contractor re‑designs, shop drawings, and construction issues. • Provides technical assistance to District staff as needed in support of Project Development & Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction and Maintenance activities. • Assists with managing the miscellaneous structures design contract and attends required technical training.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge Of
Department Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, FDOT Design Manual, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manual, CADD Production Criteria Handbook.
AASHTO Load‑and‑Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
Structural engineering practices and principles.
Skills In
Utilizing Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and solving engineering problems.
Ability To
Utilize structural design/analysis software and MathCAD.
Utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software.
Read and interpret structures and roadway construction plans.
Prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates.
Effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of continuous employment experience, or two years of higher education with a cumulative of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.
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
Training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must provide a Social Security Number for verification. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday or provide a Letter of Registration Exemption.
EEO STATEMENT The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to contact the human resources office for accommodations as needed.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Eligible veterans receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation of Veterans’ Preference must be attached with each submission.
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