STRUCTURES DESIGNER III

Requisition No: 876572


Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STRUCTURES DESIGNER III - 55009090

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009090


Salary: $66,021.98 - $85,440.21


Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2026


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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

647 / PRODUCTION SERVICES

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Chris Tavella

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: View phone number on click.appcast.io

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on click.appcast.io

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,539.31 - $3,286.16 /biweekly range / $66,021.98 - $85,440.21 /annual range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

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.

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, District 6 / Design / Structures

This position will contribute to the design and engineering of the state transportation structures, providing a safe and efficient system for all users of our state road facilities.

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:

Florida Department of Transportation District 6, 1000 NW 111th Avenue Miami, Florida 33172.

Annual Salary Range:

$66,021.98 - $85,440.21

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.


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 for the production of 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 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (Department) and other approved design specifications. Coordinates responses to State Structures Design Office and FHWA as necessary. Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the technical professional.

Provides technical assistance and support for post-design activities. Assists Technical Professionals with the review and evaluation of contractor re-designs, review of shop drawings, resolution of construction issues and other administrative issues related to post-design activities.

Provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering and consultant acquisition activities. Assists with the preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules and construction cost estimates.

Performs technical assistance of District staff as needed in support of Project Development & Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction and Maintenance activities. Assists with managing the miscellaneous structures design contract. Attends technical training as required.

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

Knowledge of:

• Department Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Solids and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manuel, Plans Preparation Manuel, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manuel, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (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, etcetera)

Ability to:

• solve engineering problems
• 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

Other Job-Related Requirements:

During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the district as needed. Some out-of-town travel with overnight stay, occasional evening work, and mandatory attendance to public hearings and workshops is required.

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.

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)

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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.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.


Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.


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