State of Florida · 3 weeks ago
STRUCTURES DESIGNER III - 55012323
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Structures Designer III to support the District Structures Design team. This role involves performing structural analysis and preparing design documents for various transportation structures, ensuring compliance with relevant specifications and standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs structural analysis, prepares Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) produced contract plan sheets, design calculations, cost estimates, quantities and other engineering functions required to produce simple short span bridges, miscellaneous highway structures, retaining walls, box culverts and sound barrier walls under the guidance of Technical Professionals
Provides technical support for preparation of engineering reports and other documents associated with structural projects
Performs quality control of in-house design calculations and contract plans
Performs field reviews of project sites
Reviews and evaluates consultant produced reports, plans and design calculations for structures
Ensures plans and designs are produced in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (Department) and other approved design specifications
Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the Technical Professional
Provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering and consultant acquisition activities
Assists with the preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules and construction cost estimates
Provides technical assistance and support for post-design activities
Assists Technical Professionals with the review and evaluation of contractor re-designs, review of shop drawings, resolution of construction issues and other administrative issues related to post-design activities
Provides technical assistance to District staff as needed in support of Project Development & Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction and Maintenance activities
Assists with managing the miscellaneous structures design contract
Attends technical training as required
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of continuous employment experience or two years of higher education with a cumulative of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours
Knowledge Of Department Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, FDOT Design Manual, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manual, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook
Knowledge Of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load-And-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, Manual for Bridge Evaluation
Knowledge Of structural engineering practices and principles
Skills In utilizing Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera)
Ability To utilize structural design/analysis software and MathCAD
Ability To utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software
Ability To read and interpret structures and roadway construction plans
Ability To prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates
Ability To effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing
Ability To establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Benefits
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)
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