STATE BRIDGE MAINT & REPAIR ENGINEER

Requisition No: 876542 | Agency: Department of Transportation | Working Title: STATE BRIDGE MAINT & REPAIR ENGINEER - 55009819 | Pay Plan: Career Service | Position Number: 55009819 | Salary: $101,609.17 - $131,494.22 | Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2026 | Hiring Salary Range: $3,908.05 - $5,057.47 /biweekly / $101,609.17 - $131,494.22 /annualCONTACT PERSON: Dayna Dixon | CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 410-5807 | CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Dayna.Dixon@dot.state.fl.usMissionThe 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.VisionAs 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.Work You Will DoState Bridge Maintenance & Repair Engineer – Structure Maintenance, Office of Maintenance. This position requires registration as a Professional Engineer under Florida Statute 471 and is responsible for developing and overseeing policies, procedures, standards, and methods for the statewide bridge repair and scour evaluation programs. The role ensures district compliance with federal and state regulations through quality assessment reviews and coordination with District Maintenance Offices on workload allocation and funding for bridge repair and replacement. It also provides technical support to the State Aluminum Structures Shop, conducts inspections of temporary bridge installations, and prepares the department's official deficient bridge list when helping prioritize statewide bridge replacement needs. Additional duties include supporting bridge management system development, maintaining the bridge maintenance and repair manual, contributing to research and training, preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders, monitoring statewide scour evaluation activities, coordinating required reports to FHWA, and performing other assigned responsibilities.Difference You Will MakeThrough 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 GrowFDOT 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 WorkStructures Maintenance Office, Office of Maintenance, FDOT Barry Building, 3185 South Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301.Annual Salary Range$101,609.17 - $131,494.22Your Specific ResponsibilitiesDevelop policies, rules, procedures and standards for the bridge repair program in a specialized phase of highway engineering and monitor the districts' conformance to these policies and procedures.Develop methods, practices, procedures, and policies for the bridge repair program, scour evaluation program, and review district operations for compliance with Federal and State requirements and regulations.Work under the general direction of the State Structures Maintenance Engineer.Collaborate with the District Maintenance Offices and the Work Program Office to determine route bridge maintenance workload allocation for bridges, allocate bridge replacement and repair (BRRP) funds, and review the development of the tentative work program.Perform district quality assessment reviews on bridges for compliance with state and federal requirements and regulations.Coordinate issues and provide technical assistance to the State Aluminum Structures Shop (SASS), including coordination of the delivery of temporary bridge components between the SASS and Contractors, and perform inspections of temporary bridge installations as needed.Prepare department's official deficient bridge list, project needs, and prioritize statewide bridge replacement projects; provide support to the bridge management system (BMS) development.Develop and maintain the bridge maintenance and repair manual.Initiate and participate in bridge repair, maintenance, research, and training.Prepare and distribute status and data reports on bridge needs, repairs, and replacements for a broad range of users inside and outside the department.Monitor the statewide scour evaluation program; oversee and coordinate the districts scour reports sent to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).Oversee and record the monthly critical deficiency reports sent to FHWA.The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge OfContractingField OperationsQuality Assurance PrinciplesEngineeringSkills InOrganizationAbility ToSuccessfully develop, implement, and monitor programsUnderstand, apply, and develop rules, policies and proceduresLicensure/Registration/Certification RequirementsRegistration as a Professional Engineer, Florida Statute 471Other Job-Related RequirementsThis position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.Minimum QualificationsRegistration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes and two years of post-registration experience.BenefitsHealth insurance (over 90% employer paid)$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)Dental, vision and supplemental insurancesState of Florida retirement package10 paid holidays a yearGenerous vacation and sick leaveCareer advancement opportunitiesTuition waiver for public college coursesA variety of training opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Special RequirementsYou 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.Veterans and Service MembersThe Florida Department of Transportation values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.DisabilityThe Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities affirmative action plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.Equal Employment OpportunityThe Florida Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr