SENIOR ENGINEER TRAINEE

Requisition No: 882152

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR ENGINEER TRAINEE

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55007171

Salary: $69,733.82 - $ 93,238.08

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

409 / PALM BEACH OPERATION CONSTRUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Ackeemia Sinclair

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on aiapply.co

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $78,857.48 (Includes Competitive Area Differential)

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:

Senior Engineer Trainee - District Four/Director of Operations/District Construction/West Palm Beach Construction

This position plays a critical role in supporting the operation center mission by administering and delivering construction projects. This position assists with supervising consultants, administering projects, and ensuring quality of work. This position also fosters workforce development by training employees, maintaining clear communications, and motivating team members to improve quality of work.

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 Four - Palm Beach Operations

7900 Forest Hill Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual Salary Range:

$63,823.57 - $82,595.20

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs engineering work on multiple minor to mid-size projects of low complexity. Assures that highway and bridge projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents. Assists project personnel, including contractor, in solving problems that may arise during construction. Oversees contract staff on assigned projects for satisfactory job performance ensuring their compliance with Department policies and procedures related to Construction Engineering and Inspection. Ensures that clear, accurate records are kept of all construction related activities. Communicates on a regular basis with Supervisors, Contractors and project personnel, both individually and in meetings to discuss work coordination, performance, and resolves project issues that may arise during construction. May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.

Prepares job related correspondence for contract modifications with Supervisor and office engineering staff. Prepares or assists in taking construction measurements and the preparation of weekly progress reports and monthly reports for final estimates. Monitors sampling and testing of materials used on projects and certifies proper requirements are met and documented. Reviews daily reports and prepares and transmits Monthly Progress Estimates, prepares Final Estimates and develops contract modifications to compensate for additional work and time. Certifies that all monthly and final payments submitted for a contract are correct and justified. Meets with utility representatives related to the coordination of necessary relocation due to the construction work and compliance with permits and/or utility relocation schedules.

Reviews construction plans and provides comments on constructability prior to projects going to letting. Updates and revises various construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer. Responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints at the direction of the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer related to projects under construction.

Monitors Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, on-the-job training, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to ensure contract requirements are met by contractors. Promotes safety standards of personnel and equipment at the Construction project site.

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

Ability to:

• analyze and interpret engineering data
• to solve problems relating to engineering
• perform technical engineering inspections
• apply engineering quantitative techniques
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• communicate engineering information effectively
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I, Final Estimates Level II, and QC (Quality Control) Manager through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic. Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I, Final Estimates Level II, and QC (Quality Control) Manager through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic. Must obtain within one (1) year and maintain thereafter. Valid Class E Driver's License required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) portion of the Department's PE Training Program. - OR - (1) Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology from a university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or through an equivalent accreditation as described in Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61G15, Florida Administrative Code. (2)

Fundamentals of Engineering certificate. (3) Two years of engineering experience, or one year of engineering experience and a master’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or through an equivalent accreditation as described in Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61G15, Florida Administrative Code. And eligibility to take the Professional Engineer Examination no less than 24 months after appointment to the SET position.

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:

• 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:

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 aiapply.co 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 aiapply.co). 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.