Pavement Research Engineer
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Gainesville • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $91,802 - $118,803 per year
About the role
- Oversees the daily activities of the Department’s Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) and statewide experimental performance monitoring programs.
- Develops, prepares, and executes testing plans to evaluate the pavement performance of APT sections.
- Collaborates with staff to conduct performance testing and maintain data reporting tools containing test results.
- Compiles, analyzes, and interprets collected data to prepare advanced technical reports for program participants and stakeholders.
- Provides regular updates on APT activities, key findings, and implementation progress during technical committee meetings, professional workshops, and academic conferences to promote knowledge sharing.
- Prepares and signs/seals related engineering documents and specifications as required.
- Manages projects and contracts.
- Plans and supervises the daily work of consultant staff.
Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, or able to obtain registration by endorsement as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, within one year of appointment date.
- Knowledge of pavement engineering concepts, principles, and analytical techniques.
- Skills in applying advanced engineering analysis as well as engineering judgment to solve pavement systems related issues/challenges.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently as well as with diverse partners in achieving common goals.
- Ability to supervise employees.
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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
pavement engineeringadvanced engineering analysisdata analysistechnical report preparationperformance testingproject managementcontract managementengineering judgmenttesting plan developmentdata reporting
Soft skills
effective communicationrelationship buildingindependent workteam collaborationsupervisionknowledge sharingproblem solvingorganizational skillspresentation skillsleadership
Certifications
Professional Engineer registrationFlorida Statutes compliance