ROADWAY ENGINEER I - 55007445
State of Florida
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Job summary
FDOT is seeking a Roadway Engineer I to contribute to the design and engineering of Florida’s statewide transportation system, developing roadway projects that meet state standards. You will prepare contract plans with CAD tools, assemble design packages, interpret criteria, and collaborate with districts, supporting junior engineers and leading design reviews.
Join a OneFDOT team that values safety, mobility, innovation and professional development, with a competitive total compensation package
Qualifications
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida statutes.
- Experience with highway design concepts and CADD tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
Responsibilities
- Develops and prepares contract plans and specifications.
- Uses CAD/CADD software in plans preparation and development.
- Assembles roadway design plans, signing and pavement marking plans, ITS and reports.
- Performs complex geometric calculations; develops alignments and grades.
- Signs and seals engineering documents.
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Job description
Requisition No: 881605
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: ROADWAY ENGINEER I - 55007445
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55007445
Salary: $84,420.45 - $109,250.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026
CONTACT PERSON: Kevin Lopez
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-640-7130
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: KevinA.Lopez@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,246.94 - $4,201.92 /biweekly range /$84,420.45 - $109,250.00 /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.
Roadway Engineer I/Internal Design/Design/Transportation Development
This position will contribute to the design and engineering of the State Transportation system by development of roadway projects that ensure compliance with State standards.
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.
DESIGN/DISTRICT 6 HEADQUARTERS/1000 NW 111TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33172
$84,420.45 - $109,250.00
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.
Serves / Performs independently in the development and preparation of contract plans and specifications. Utilizes computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software in plans preparation and development. Ensures plans and specifications have been developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy and procedures. Interprets criteria using engineering judgment and experience in the completion of engineering assignments. Assembles roadway design plans, signing and pavement marking plans, signalization plans, lighting plans, No Passing Zone Studies (NPZ), typical section packages, scopes of work, design exceptions and variations, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and utility conflict reports to be used in phase reviews and other submittals on designated projects.
Performs complex engineering/ geometric calculations in the development of project design. Develops alignment and grade including horizontal curves and vertical curves. Determines bid items, associated quantities, and compiles quantity summaries. Develops special designs as required for intersections, maintenance of traffic, profile grades and other roadway design components with minimal supervision. Signs and seals engineering documents including permits, pavement design, etcetera.
Develops and updates project schedules with minimal supervision. Coordinates all related engineering functions by Department support offices. Provides independent technical support and design services for projects under construction. Performs Quality Control reviews, permits reviews, and Local Agency Program (LAP) reviews, as required to ensure plans have been developed in accordance with appropriate Federal and Department design criteria, policy and procedures.
Prepares and presents design details and concepts at public meetings, local agency workshops and internal staff meetings. Responds to log letters and public records requests and communicates with public and other agency officials in writing and verbally.
Provides technical knowledge of the design process as a primary member in a design group. Guides and supports junior engineers in the completion of engineering assignments related to design processes, criteria evaluation, scope development and accurate estimate creation. Assists in field reviews and field evaluation, data collection, and customer service request documentation. Serves on Technical Review Committee (TRC) in consultant acquisition and Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for consultant design bid build, design/build projects, and alternative contracting. Assists in the development of scope of services and staff hours negotiations.
- Concepts, terminologies, design principles and analytical techniques of highway design.
- Computer aided drafting and design (CADD) tools and automated office products.
- Project engineering and scheduling.
- The engineering process for production of highway construction plans.
- Planning, organizing, and managing multiple work assignments.
- Communicating technical information verbally and in writing.
- Interpretation of roadway design standards, specifications and criteria established or adopted by Florida Department of Transportation.
- Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
- Apply engineering quantitative techniques in the area of highway design.
- Solve engineering related problems.
- Prepare roadway construction plans.
- Use a personal computer (PC).
- Perform engineering assignments independently.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.
In an emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes.
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
- 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 Aff1
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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