DRAINAGE ENGINEER I - 55008365 at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

97897.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stormwater Management System Design, Bridge Hydraulics, Permitting Criteria, Computer Aided Drafting Design Software, Preparing Stormwater Calculations, Using Microsoft Office, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Field Reviews, Analyzing Stormwater Problems, Team Collaboration, Planning and Organizing Work, Multiple Project Management, Good Judgment, Prudent Risk Taking

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Requisition No: 861174 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: DRAINAGE ENGINEER I - 55008365 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55008365 Salary: $75,648.08-$97,897.51 Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 744 / DESIGN ADMINISTRATION OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Mishana Davis CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6780 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: mishana.davis@dot.state.fl.us HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,909.54 – $3,765.29/biweekly range / $75,648.08 – $97,897.51 /annual range ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $$3,422.99 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary. 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: Drainage Engineer I / Distric Design This position will perform engineering work involving the design and permitting of drainage facilities for various types of highway and bridge projects. 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: Florida Department of Transportation D7 – Headquarters 11201 McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612 Your Specific Responsibilities: Performs engineering work involving the design and permitting of drainage facilities for various types of highway and bridge projects. Performs plans review for all phases of design, including drainage plans, shop drawings and permit packages to ensure that they are following all Florida Department of Transportation (Department) standards and guidelines for the projects including the review of any related drainage, hydrologic and environmental reports, and studies. Designs primary and secondary drainage and stormwater management systems related to highway projects. Prepares calculations used to design the drainage and stormwater management systems utilizing computer programs, such as Advanced Interconnected Pond Routing (ADICPR), Hydraulic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS), CULVERT Master, and GOEPAK Drainage. Performs field reviews on projects to determine drainage areas and flow patterns and to establish high-water controls. Prepares drainage maps and other drainage related drawings using Computer Aided Drafting Design (CADD) software, including Microstation, Decartes and GEOPAK. Determines the adequacy of drainage structures in accordance with hydraulic and safety standards. Signs and seals drainage documents. Assists the District Environmental Permit Coordinator in environmental permitting activities related to plans production, including coordination with permitting agencies, determination of required permits, wetland impacts, required mitigation, budgeting for mitigation, and coordination with in-house project managers. Prepares Bridge Hydraulics reports and Bridge Hydraulics recommendation sheets. Performs hydraulic studies and prepares hydraulic reports such as Location Hydraulic reports and Pond Siting reports for Project Development Studies and Design. Provides drainage and permitting related technical support to other Department offices and design teams. Assists Department project managers with consultant selections, scope preparations, man hour negotiations, schedules, cost estimates and related items. Coordinates drainage design with other agencies such as counties, cities, or Water Management districts. Provides expert witness testimony for eminent domain cases. The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Stormwater management system design. Department criteria for use in review and design of stormwater systems. Bridge hydraulics and scour determinations. Permitting criteria. Computer aided drafting design software such as Microstation and Geopak design. Skills in: Preparing stormwater calculations and reports. Using a personal computer. Using Microsoft Office and stormwater software such as ADICPR, HEC-RAS, PONDS, Culvert Master, and Flow Master. Verbal and written communication. Ability to: Perform field reviews. Analyze stormwater problems and make timely and practical decisions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Perform as a team member. Exercise good judgment and take prudent risks. Plan and organize work effectively. Work on multiple projects or assignments and meet establish deadlines. Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements: Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471., F.S. Minimum Qualifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471. 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: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ 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. THE 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. THE 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. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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. The 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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Responsibilities

The Drainage Engineer I will perform engineering work involving the design and permitting of drainage facilities for highway and bridge projects. This includes reviewing plans, preparing calculations, and coordinating with other agencies.