CONCRETE FIELD OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH ENGINEER - 55010188
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 866436
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: CONCRETE FIELD OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH ENGINEER - 55010188
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55010188
Salary: $97,977,02 - $126,793.79
Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Mateo Carvajal
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-6666
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Mateo.Carvajal@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,768.35 - $4,876.68 / biweekly range /
$97,977,02 - $126,793.79 / 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:
Concrete Field Operations and Research Engineer / State Highway Engineer / Office of Materials / Structural Materials / Concrete Materials.
This position will lead the Department's prestressed and precast concrete program by supervising Field Operations staff, coordinating inspections, and conducting forensic analysis of concrete failures. The selected candidate will also identify and prioritize research needs related to concrete materials, plan and execute in-house research efforts, and manage contracted research projects including scope development, panel establishment, and funding oversight. This role also develops and maintains Department specifications and procedures, serves as the Department's liaison with the precast concrete industry at the state and national level, and provides technical support and expertise to address precast and prestress concrete issues and challenges.
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:
$97,977,02 - $126,793.79
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Supervises employees spending most of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and
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