GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - 55004029
State of Florida
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Job summary
State of Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for the Materials and Research division. The role supports district operations with field and design work, ensuring foundations and soil solutions meet project requirements.
The position requires a Professional Engineer license, strong geotechnical knowledge, and experience with field inspections and reporting. The candidate will work on diverse projects at the Lake City facility and related sites across Florida.
Qualifications
- PE licensure is required and must be active in Florida.
- Geotechnical engineering knowledge in design, construction and operations.
- Ability to perform field inspections and engineering analysis.
- Experience with project documentation and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate project status and propose improvements to delivery and results.
- Perform independent assurance evaluations and document findings.
- Support consultant contracts, review work and invoices.
- Engine er designs and seal reports for geotechnical needs.
- Inspect field materials and ensure contract compliance.
- Analyze data and notify stakeholders of issues or trends.
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Job description
Requisition No: 883853
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - 55004029
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55004029
Salary: 82,980.64 - 107,386.71
Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Contact Person: Amanda Sharp
Contact Phone Number: 386-758-3782
Contact Email Address: Amanda.Sharp@Dot.State.Fl.Us
$ 3,191.56 - $4,130.26 /Biweekly Range
$ 82,980.64 - $ 107,386.71 /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.
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.
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.
Geotechnical Engineer, District Two – Transportation Operations - Materials and Research
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.
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.
Materials and Research 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025
$ 82,980.64 - $ 107,386.71
- Evaluate project/process to determine current performance status. Make/recommend improvements to optimize delivery or improve results. Notify stakeholders of any changes to the project/process. Ensure project/process is consistent, predictable, and repeatable.
- Perform Independent Assurance evaluations in the field as described in Department procedures and the Federal Aid Policy Guide. Perform these evaluations in an objective and professional manner. Document and report findings.
- Support consultant contracts in accordance with applicable rules, laws and procedures. Review the consultant work effort. Review and comment on invoices.
- Perform engineering analysis of in-place conditions in the field. Perform warranty inspection and analysis in the field as required. Determine the cause(s) of the in-place conditions. Engineer solutions if necessary or requested by the customer. Sign and seal engineering report and recommendations as required.
- Perform engineering analysis required to determine the best approach to Department soil and foundation needs. Perform engineering analysis required to determine the appropriate foundation installation technique and parameters. Perform engineering analysis required to determine if the installed foundation meets the design requirements. Design foundations and other geotechnical solutions to support Department infrastructure. Sign and seal engineering reports, geotechnical designs and specification as required.
- Inspect materials in the field as requested or required during Construction, Maintenance or Design. Determine material compliance with Department contract and procedural documents. Inspect ongoing activities and documentation of materials related testing and inspection. Provide feedback and technical assistance to field personnel as appropriate. Document and report findings.
- Analyze materials data for contract and procedural compliance. Take timely action to correct any errors in the data. Actively facilitate the notification of stakeholders of errors, failures or negative trends.
- Provide materials related technical support to customers as requested. Provide support in time to meet the customer’s needs. Provide guidance and training to customers.
- Review Quality Control plans, Construction plans, specifications, procedures and any other documents necessary to execute the Department’s mission. Provide clear comments as requested in time to be useful to the customer. Offer solutions when objecting to the approach that is proposed.
- Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of geotechnical engineering’ engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
- Skilled in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
- Ability to operate a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
- Ability to solve problems relating to engineering; plan design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems.
- Ability to apply quantitative techniques.
- Ability to monitor and inspect engineering projects.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate engineering information effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471 Florida Statutes.
- This position will respond before, during and after emergency situations.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471 Florida Statutes.
- 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: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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.
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.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Aff…
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.
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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