MAJOR BRIDGE ENGINEER III - 55008979

Requisition No: 857596 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAJOR BRIDGE ENGINEER III - 55008979

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008979 

Salary:  $117,321.61 - $151,827.96 

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Structures Design Office / 986

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Ben Goldsberry

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4255

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Ben.Goldsberry@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.

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 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:

605 Suwannee St, Tallahassee FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$117,321.61 - $151,827.96  

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers in the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration. Keep abreast of the latest technologies and innovations in the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration. Review and provide guidance for resolution of nonconforming workmanship, materials, inspection practices, and testing practices to ensure contract compliance. Provides technical advice and guidance to Districts in resolving complex structural problems that occur during construction. Responsible for developing/improving structure policies based on "lessons learned" and feedback obtained from districts and consultants.

Assists the SDO Plans Review Group in development and approval of Category 2 consultant produced bridge design projects from initial concept to preparation of final contract documents. Ensures that Category 2 bridge plans generated by consultants are in general compliance with the Department's policies and procedures. Participate in Plans Review Production Meetings to stay up-to-date on all design related issues on Category 2 structures that may effect construction.

Develop, review and update policies, procedures, and specifications related to the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration as needed to ensure consistency and compliance with Florida Statues, Department policies, federal laws, FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) and other applicable Department requirements.

Perform Process Reviews in the area of structures construction, inspection, and contract administration in accordance with CPAM (Construction Project Administration Manual).

Perform on-site inspection of post-tensioned structures during construction to ensure structure construction is in accordance with the governing contract specifications. Travel to projects involving Category II structures during construction as needed to observe nonconforming workmanship issues that arise during construction.

Assists the SDO Plans Review Group in reviewing project specific design criteria from Request For Proposal and Concept Plan inception through project procurement for design-build and Phased design-build projects that contain Category 2 bridges. Develops innovative Request for Proposal contracting language which maximizes contract flexibility while achieving project objectives.

Serve on and chair task teams and working groups that involve Central Office, Districts, FHWA, contract and consulting industries and other state agencies. Assist in planning, participate in, and give presentations at conferences and workshops to a variety of audiences.

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

Knowledge of:

• structures construction, construction inspection, design, or contract administration practices, methods, and techniques.
• concrete and steel materials, testing, and specifications.
• steel erection and fabrication practices, methods, techniques, and specifications.
• cast-in-place and precast, prestressed concrete construction practices, methods, techniques, and specifications.

Skills in:

• proficiently use computer software such as Microsoft Office.
• communicate technical information in writing and verbally in an easy to understand manner.
• write effective, coordinate, and interpret specifications, policies, procedures, reports and other technical documents.
• develop positive working relationships and provide leadership in diverse groups.

Ability to:

• identify what needs to be accomplished, to take initiative, and work independently.
• multi-task and establish priorities.
• participate in and facilitate conflict resolution.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Registration as Professional Engineer pursuant to Chapter 471, Florida Statutes

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. And two years of post-registration Experience

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.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.