Designer

• Supports the District Structures Design team with design and analysis of transportation structures.
• 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.

Structures Designer III

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