Structures Design Engineer II
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $89,776 - $116,181 per year
About the role
- Coordinates and performs special assignments involving computerized bridge analysis and modeling, calculations and review of design documentation and research in efforts to develop policies, design guidance and specifications
- Involved in the development of new products, construction methods and innovative materials to incorporate into policy and use on in-house bridge design pilot projects
- Assists in performance reviews of these new technologies in construction projects to further refine the technology
- Works on in-house design projects, including coordinating and developing plans and design calculations
- Sign and seal documents, as needed
- Identifies research needs related to structures
- Participates in technical review committees for various research projects related to structures and innovative materials on a state and national level
- Assists in development of revisions/updates/additions to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Manuals and other specifications and policies
- Performs training as needed
Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer pursuant to chapter 471, Florida Statute
- Knowledge of the American Concrete Institute Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI-318)
- Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) policies including Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Design Manual, and Standards Plans for Road and Bridge Construction
- Skills in the design of prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete and structural steel components
- Proficient in the use of structural analysis software
- Knowledge of the use and application of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications
- Skills in computer programming and debugging in Mathcad
- Ability to communicate oral and written explanations of engineering plans and calculations as well as Department’s policies and procedures
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate assignments
- 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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
computerized bridge analysismodelingdesign calculationsprestressed concrete designreinforced concrete designstructural steel designstructural analysis softwareMathcad programmingtechnical reviewpolicy development
Soft Skills
communicationplanningorganizationcoordinationrelationship buildingtraining
Certifications
Professional Engineer registration