PROF ENG III-SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - 55000116

Requisition No: 858997 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROF ENG III-SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER - 55000116

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55000116 

Salary:  $101,372.52 - $131,187.96 

Posting Closing Date: 08/24/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

764 / Program Management

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Ashley Cason

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6050

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Ashley.Cason@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,898.94 - $5,045.69/biweekly range / $101,372.52 - $131,187.96/annual range

ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $4,586.99

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 Work You Will Do:

PROF ENG III-SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER

This position supports many facets of Transportation Development, including the management of General Engineering Consultant contracts, Court Engineering support for Eminent Domain proceedings, Value Engineering and Cost Schedule Risk Analysis for major projects, and other engineering duties and special tasks as assigned by the Director of Transportation Development.

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

D7 – Headquarters

11201 McKinley Dr

Tampa, FL 33612

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets the general engineering consultant (GEC) contract which includes processing the work authorizations, paying invoices, and accomplishing the specialized solutions as well as providing technical reviews on design and plan documents. Oversees the work of consultants which includes directing, reviewing and approving completed work activities. Monitors daily activities of GEC personnel to coincide with evolving and/or unforeseen department projects. Oversees and/or signs and seals plans, reports and other documents as required.

Serves as a primary engineering expert witness for the district at condemnation proceedings. Testifies under oath as a Professional Engineer on technical matters for district projects. Attends meetings requested by district Eminent Domain counsel or district Right-of-Way personnel. Responsible for the coordination and gathering of all background information necessary to support condemnation proceedings. Works with district personnel to develop appropriate graphic displays to support legal proceedings.

Oversees the production of the request for proposal (RFP) for the district's Design Build program. Coordinates RFP requirements and project commitments with the design consultant and project manager. Participates in the design build procurement as a member of the Technical Review Committee (TRC) and as a member of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG).

Manages the Value Engineering (VE) Program within all phases of project development, plans production and construction. Monitors VE activities and reports program status to senior management and the State Value Engineering office. Schedules and executes VE studies for specific projects which includes selection of team leaders and team members for required disciplines. Coordinates presentations of recommendations to the District Secretary as well as coordinating the review, approval and implementation of recommendations.

Ensures compliance with the errors and omissions procedure. Tracks and reports all errors and omissions for the district. Coordinates all activities between construction and production in the errors and omissions process. Collects and transmits all funds that are recoverable by the department to ensure all monies are reimbursed back to the district.

Coordinates Cost Saving Initiative (CSI) proposals during the construction phase of projects which includes the review of contractor proposals with design disciplines. Works with resident engineers and contractors to promote CSI proposals. Attends pre-construction and mandatory CSI meetings and Scope of Services meetings.

Oversees the District Cost Risk Program. Conducts cost risk analysis on all eligible projects for the district. Ensures all risk-based analyses are updates and coordinated with the District Estimates Office.

Oversees the design of review of the Community Aesthetic Features applications.

Conducts Independent studies as directed by the Program Management Administrator.

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

Knowledge of:

• Requirements for developing a consultant design contract.
• Professional services practices and procedures, including authorizations, invoicing, amendments. 
• Principles of value engineering. 
• Transportation planning and design. 
• Department procedures and guidelines of scheduling.
• Concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of an engineering consultant area.
• Department of Transportation Eminent Domain procedures as they relate to the necessity to acquire private property.

Skills in:

• The use of Microsoft Applications. 
• The use of computer aided drafting design and geographic information systems.

Ability to:

• Assimilate facts and present accurate oral reports before judicial bodies. 
• Present effective factual oral presentations based on independent research.
• Direct the work of others. 
• Communicate engineering information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Solve problems relating to engineering.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Registered as a professional engineer in accordance with Chapter 471 of Florida Statutes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471 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.