DISTRICT DESIGN ENGINEER - 55008082

Requisition No: 877727 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT DESIGN ENGINEER - 55008082

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55008082 

Salary:  $165,283.04 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

452 / HIGHWAY DESIGN

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  John Krane

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4459

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY $165,283.04  

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:

District Design Engineer / District Four / Transportation Development / Engineering Design

This position leads and oversees the District Design section, managing multiple engineering subsections and ensuring that all design plans meet FDOT standards, regulations, and quality expectations. It provides professional engineering guidance, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and contributes to statewide design policy development. The role also manages personnel, budget, and continuous process improvements to support the Department’s goals and the 5‑Year Work Program.

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/ Transportation Development

3400 West Commercial Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary: $165,283.04

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages and directs the activities of the District Design section which includes the subsections of Roadway Design, Structures Design, Surveying & Mapping, Drainage Design, Traffic Design, Utilities Design, and Consultant Project Management. Establishes a working environment to enhance productivity, efficiency, promotes the Department’s business model, and contributes to the success of the Department’s goals, mission and vision. Provides design guidance that is consistent with Department policies.  This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.

Supervises and directs the preparation and development of all plans prepared by the District Design Office for letting. This includes, but is not limited to, all roadway plans, structural plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, landscape plans, utility joint preparation agreement plans, mitigation plans and architectural plans. (Plans may be prepared by in-house forces or by consultants hired by the Department.) Ensures all designs and contract plans are developed with a high level of quality, with an emphasis on cost effective and economical products that are in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state laws, and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policy and standards. Incorporates technological improvements and innovations into designs and plans production to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Assists with the development of the FDOT 5-Year Work Program. Maintains frequent and close liaison with all design subsections, other Departmental units, Federal Highway Administration, cities, counties, and other local governmental agencies to ensure that stakeholder interests are considered and project schedules are maintained. Interprets and ensures design documents are prepared in accordance with the design standards, policies, procedures and guidelines as set forth by the Department and Federal Highway Administration. Reviews and approves typical section packages, design variances, exceptions, and all other documents requiring the signature of the District Design Engineer to ensure conformance with the latest criteria and requirements. These duties require registration as a Professional Engineer.

Manages employee relations in a proactive and positive manner, including hiring, firing, promotion, disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions. Identifies, for recommendation and implementation, methods of increasing effectiveness, time savings and cost efficiency, in pursuit of FDOT goals.

Participates in the development of statewide policy and procedures for the functional areas of design. This includes reviews and comments, as well as working as a committee member with Central Office regarding the development of “FDOT Design Manual”, Standard Plans, etc. Also serves as District Representative on the advisory committee for the “Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways”.

Attends meetings and makes presentations to other Departmental units, governmental agencies, counties, cities, private groups, and individuals relating to design criteria or design issues. Provides assistance to other Departmental units in solving design related issues. Attends meetings and seminars, as deemed necessary, to stay abreast of changes to the policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation and to ensure the District’s design activities are consistent, predictable, and repeatable.

Develops and manages the budget for the District Design Department. This includes final approval authority for all budgetary actions for the section.

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

Knowledge of:

• principles, practices, laws, and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities
• the Department's procedures, guidelines and standards for the Offices of Design, Surveying & Mapping, and Specifications and Estimates
• the Department’s Tier Level Business Plans
• Department’s production process for developing and delivering the work program
• leadership practices

Skilled in:

• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• working with public officials, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• planning, organizing, prioritizing and delegating the delivery of multiple projects

Ability to:

• lead and manage a District Design Office and personnel comprised of managers, supervisors, professionals, technical, and administrative staff
• communicate effectively verbally & in writing
• plan, organize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects
• solve complex management, project, and technical problems
• supervise
• assess the performance of subordinates and consultants

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

While on-duty status, the position’s incumbent may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. A valid Class E driver’s license is required.  A Level 1 background check is required. 

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.

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 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.