Geotechnical Soils and Foundations Engineer - 55010180

Requisition No: 869189 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: Geotechnical Soils and Foundations Engineer - 55010180

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010180 

Salary:  $92,063.80 - $119,141.36 

Posting Closing Date: 03/22/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON: Sasidhar Ayithi

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (352) 955-2924

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: sasidhar.ayithi@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,540.92 - $4,582.36 / biweekly range

         $92,063.80 - $119,141.39 / 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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

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:

Geotechnical Soils and Foundations Engineer / State Highway Engineer / Office of Materials / Geotechnical Materials / Research and Soils & Foundations Laboratory

 

This position is responsible for evaluating geotechnical materials in the laboratory and field, developing specifications and policies, and conducting geotechnical research. The selected candidate will manage department contracts and collaborate with other geotechnical stakeholders across the state. 

 

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:

State Materials Office, 5007 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609

 

Annual Salary Range:

$92,063.80 - $119,141.39 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develop, revise, and maintain Department policies, procedures, specifications, manuals, and test methods. Coordinate the activities with representatives from other offices to ensure a consistent and uniform direction to the soils and foundations laboratory program and geotechnical engineering program. Draft and submit documents. Address comments and concerns. Complete development and revision assignments on time. Prepare and sign/seal related engineering documents and specifications as required.

 

Evaluate geotechnical materials and earthwork projects/processes, both in the