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Requisition No: 881821 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: MAJOR BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER III - 55009796 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55009796 Salary: $101,950.16 - $131,935.44 Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 986 / Structures Design Office OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Alex Randell CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4275 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: alex.randell@dot.state.fl.us HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,921.16-$5,074.44/biweekly range / $101,950.16 - $131,935.44/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: Major Bridge Design Engineer III/Structures Design Office This position is part of SDO’s Plans Review Group that performs and oversees the review of Category 2 Structures design submittals in all Districts throughout the state. The reviews include, but are not limited to, PD&E reviews, BDR reviews, and Phase Submittal reviews for widenings, rehabilitations, and new structures ensuring that the structures plans are developed in accordance with the Department’s governing design criteria and specifications. The Department relies on this position to provide technical advice and guidance in resolving complex structural problems that occur during design and relies on this position to oversee and manage the Independent Department Review (ID) process on Design-Build projects involving Category 2 Bridges. 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: Structures Design Office 605 Suwannee St Tallahassee, FL 32399 Annual Salary Range: $101,950.16 - $131,935.44 Your Specific Responsibilities: Performs Plan reviews and develops and approves Category 2 consultants produced bridge design projects from initial concept to preparation of final contract documents. Advises and assists Districts in consultant acquisition, man-hour estimates, preparation of consultant scope of work documents and negotiations. Ensures that Category 2 bridge plans generated by consultants are in general compliance with the Department's policies and procedures and ensures that District Structures Offices are following Department policies and procedures on Category 1 projects. Coordinates the review of constructability and maintainability issues. Coordinates the activities leading to the selection of the optimum structure for each project site. Negotiates and manages Task Work Orders for the Independent Department Review of Category 2 structures on design-build projects. Reviews project specific design criteria from Request For Proposal and Concept Plan inception through project procurement for design-build and Public Private Partnership (3P) projects that contain Category 2 bridges. Develops innovative Request for Proposal contracting language which maximize contract flexibility while achieving project objectives. Provides technical advice and guidance to Districts in resolving complex structural problems that occur during construction. Performs construction feedback reviews. Responsible for developing/improving structure policies based on "lessons learned" and feedback obtained from districts and consultants. Develops and implements innovative bridge technologies. Coordinates structures design activities involving the design consultant, Federal Highway Administration, District Offices and other agencies involved in the project. Makes submissions to, coordinates with, and obtains the approval of the Federal Highway Administration when required. Arranges and attends meetings as necessary to expedite the project and monitor project schedules. Supports the 5 Year Work Program. Performs constructability and biddability reviews of standards, specifications and policies generated by the Technology Group. Provides innovative engineering design standard concepts for consideration. The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: • Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of Technical Design and Plans Review. Skills in: • Skilled in complex bridge design, construction, production and/or operations • Skilled in using engineering software programing tools. • Skilled in the monitoring and inspection of complex engineering projects Ability to: • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data • Ability to plan, design, evaluate and investigate complex engineering works and systems • Ability to solve complex problems relating to engineering • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments • Ability to communicate engineering information effectively • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Other Job-Related Requirements: • This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications: • Registration as Professional Engineer pursuant to 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: 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. 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 (850) 414-5300 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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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Requisition No: 881821
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: MAJOR BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER III - 55009796
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55009796
Salary: $101,950.16 - $131,935.44
Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
986 / Structures Design Office
CONTACT PERSON: Alex Randell
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: alex.randell@dot.state.fl.us
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.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Major Bridge Design Engineer III/Structures Design Office
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.
Structures Design Office
605 Suwannee St
Tallahassee, FL 32399
$101,950.16 - $131,935.44
Reviews project specific design criteria from Request For Proposal and Concept Plan inception through project procurement for design-build and Public Private Partnership (3P) projects that contain Category 2 bridges.
Develops innovative Request for Proposal contracting language which maximize contract flexibility while achieving project objectives.
Develops and implements innovative bridge technologies.
Performs constructability and biddability reviews of standards, specifications and policies generated by the Technology Group. Provides innovative engineering design standard concepts for consideration.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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