TURNPIKE PAVEMENT MATERIALS ENGINEER - 55007292

Requisition No: 855165 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TURNPIKE PAVEMENT MATERIALS ENGINEER - 55007292

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55007292 

Salary:  $128,875.24 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

038 / Materials

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON: Karen Mackey

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-934-1249

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Karen.Mackey@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY SALARY: $4,956.74

 

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:

Turnpike Pavement Materials Engineer- Highway Operations-Materials

 

This position will perform highly advanced engineering work, managing the resources of the Department to deliver required services, and performing engineering analysis required to determine the best approach to Turnpike pavement design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation needs.

 

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:

Highway Operations

N. of I-4 on Turnpike, MP 263

Orlando, FL 32835

 

Anticipated Salary:

$4,956.74 Bi-Weekly/ $128,875.24 Annually 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Perform highly advanced engineering work requiring licensure by the State Board of Professional Engineers. Manage the resources of the Department to deliver required services and communicate those successes. Manage, guide and lead the work of General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Staff, and the staff through continuous service contracts.

 

Perform engineering analysis required to determine the best approach to Turnpike pavement design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation needs. Factors to consider in best approach include demonstrating the optimal balance of forecasting, trending, resiliency, cost-effectiveness, timing and new materials. Supervise field data collection, review field and lab reports, and analyze alternatives for correcting pavement deficiencies. Provide engineering recommendations and strategies to the Roadway Design Engineer for new construction and rehabilitation of existing pavements. This work requires Professional Engineer oversight due to its engineering complexity.

 

Research the data system, standard procedures, and processes used in pavement evaluation and design work to determine their effectiveness. Make recommendations for improvement to optimize delivery or improve results. Lead efforts to collabora