LOAD RATING AND DESIGN ENGINEER

Requisition No:
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: LOAD RATING AND DESIGN ENGINEER -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $96,048.37 - $124,297.89
Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
638 / Districtwide Bridge Inspection
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Pablo Orozco
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CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,694.17 - $4,780.69 /biweekly range / $96,048.37 - $124,297.89 /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.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
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.
The Work You Will Do:
Load Rating and Design Engineer and District Six/Director of Operations/District Maintenance/Districtwide Bridge Inspection & Repair
This position will ensure the safety and reliability of Florida's bridge infrastructure through complex load ratings, structural analyses, and field inspections. It provides engineering expertise for bridge repair and rehabilitation projects, oversees project scopes and costs, and ensures construction aligns with standards. This role helps maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation network.
The Difference You Will Make:
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.
How You Will Grow:
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.
Where You Will Work:
District Six / Highway Operations
1000 NW 111th Ave, Miami, FL 33172
Annual Salary Range:
$96,048.37 - $124,297.89
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Review load ratings on Category 1 and 2 bridges and bridge rehabilitation projects. Perform in-house bridge load ratings on Category 1 and 2 bridges, including highly complex structures. Analyze complex structures such as segmental bridges, curved steel structures, etc. using finite element analysis methods or other 3D modeling software to determine structural capacity. Conduct Structural Reviews and Structural Analyses as necessary when Critical Deficiencies are identified in the field. Act as the professional engineer in responsible charge on selected projects. This requires incumbent to sign and seal documents as needed.
Assist in the determination of scopes for the Bridge Repair Work Program. Conduct field reviews to determine appropriate repair materials and methodologies for bridge repair and rehabilitation projects. Review material submittals and determine suitability. Discuss findings with the Feasible Action Review Committee.
Review all bridge repair project phase submittals in the Electronic Review Comments system. Provide reviews on behalf of the Structures Maintenance office for other bridge-related projects. Sit on Technical Review Committees for consultant evaluation and selection.
Monitor bridge repair construction projects. Conduct field reviews to review repair construction projects to ensure conformance with specifications and plans as necessary.
Serve as Project Manager on bridge repair and rehabilitation projects.
Review bid tabulations, statewide cost histories and other data to determine appropriate unit costs for creating Long Range Estimates (LRE) on bridge repair projects. Review consultant LRE and estimates for completeness and accuracy.
Assist in negotiating manhour estimates for task work orders (TWO) on the Miscellaneous Design Consultant contracts. Assist in executing TWO on other TWO driven contracts.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminology and principles of road and bridge, design, construction and maintenance
• Structural theory
• Work program, project scheduling software

Skills in:

• Structural analysis as related to bridge design
• The use of various structural analysis software
• The use of Florida Department of Transportation design documents (structures manual, design standards, plans preparation manual, load rating manual)
• Communication, including verbal, written and active listening
• Dealing with internal and external customers in a tactful and courteous manner
• The use of engineering tools
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, design standards and manuals

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret engineering data
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Assume a leadership role and teach approach and concepts
• Work outdoors (standing, walking and bending) in a variety of weather conditions, on various terrains, and at various heights for extended periods of time

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Incumbent will be required to support the department's emergency operations whenever required.

• Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422, Florida Statute (FS) related state comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

• Completion of the Florida Department of Transportation bridge inspection course National Highway Institute (NHI)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471 and two years of post-registration experience in bridge design or load rating.

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: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
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