DRAINAGE DESIGNER II - 55008169

FDOT; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance (CAD)

Dental, vision and supplemental ins.

State retirement package

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Drainage Designer II to perform basic drainage design and permitting for in-house projects. The role includes preparing documentation for calculations and software applications with guidance from supervisors.

This position offers exposure to district drainage engineering, coordination with roadway designers, and opportunities for professional development within the OneFDOT team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of continuous employment experience; year-for-year substitution allowed.
• Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics for engineering analysis and drainage design.
• Ability to interpret drainage regulations and coordinate with roadway designers.

Responsibilities

• Design storm sewers, roadside swales/ditches, retention/detention ponds, exfiltration trenches, and pollution control structures.
• Prepare drainage calculations and documentation for design and permitting.
• Coordinate with roadway designers to maintain project schedules and resolve drainage issues.
• Respond to public drainage inquiries and provide data for resolution with supporting calculations.
• Propose improvements to drainage processes and data management.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydrology & hydraulics

Engineering basics

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drainage design software

CAD / CAD drawing

Job description

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Requisition No:886490

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DRAINAGE DESIGNER II - 55008169

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

453 / DRAINAGE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAR EER SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-497-2274

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY RANGE: $73,754.98 (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:

Drainage Designer II/ District Four / Transportation Development / Drainage Design

This position will perform basic technical work in drainage design and permitting for in-house projects, with proper guidance and supervision. This position will also assist in preparing the documentation of all supporting drainage calculations and computer applications required for design and permitting purposes.

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 Blvd

Annual Salary Range:

$62,191.46 - $80,483.07

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Perform basic technical work in drainage design and permitting for in-house projects, with proper guidance and supervision. This includes, but is not limited to, the design of storm sewers, roadside swales/ditches, retention/detention ponds, exfiltration trenches, and pollution control structures.

Assist in preparing the documentation of all supporting drainage calculations and computer applications required for design and permitting purposes. This position requires significant coordination with the roadway designer to ensure all project schedules are maintained, and all drainage and permitting problems are resolved.

Assists in responding to drainage inquiries (flooding problems) made by the public. Florida Department of Transportation (Department) staff, local government, and others. This includes collection of all relevant drainage data, and development of recommendations for resolution with all supporting drainage calculations and potential permitting needs.

Recommend improvements and innovations to the District Drainage Engineer on any drainage and permit work process. This may include changes/ revisions to the drainage databases, management of our resources, processing of phase reviews, or any other process overseen by the Drainage section.

Knowledge of:

• The concepts of civil engineer in the areas of highway and drainage issues.
• Engineering, design, construction, and drainage related issues.
• Hydrology and hydraulics for engineering analysis.
• Project engineering, scheduling, and management skills.

Skilled in:

• Using a personal computer and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and management skills.
• In the use of drainage design computer programs and computer aided design and drawing software.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply drainage and permit regulations.
• Analyze and interpret data to solve technical problems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Deal with internal and external customers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Effectively communicate engineering information orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of continuous employment experience. Post-secondary education can substitute for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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.

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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 Aff…? 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 [phone] 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.

Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.