Geotechnical Soils And Foundations Engineer - 55010180

Requisition No: 869189 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: Geotechnical Soils and Foundations Engineer - # Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: # Salary: $92, # - # , # Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool 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) # CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: # SALARY RANGE: $3,540.92 - $4,582.36 / biweekly range # $92, # - # , # / 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, # - # , # 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 office and in the field, to determine current performance status. Recommend improvements to optimize delivery or improve results. Notify stakeholders of any changes to the project/process. Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting results, conclusions, and recommendations. Participate in both in-house and contracted geotechnical materials research program. Evaluate submitted research proposals. Act as the research contract project manager or technical review committee member as required to the assigned research contracts. Effectively and thoroughly review and approve/reject deliverables timely. Manage the research project schedule and funding to ensure the project is completed in accordance with contract documents. Facilitate the implementation of research findings. Review applications from manufacturers and suppliers requesting evaluation of geosynthetic products for drainage and structural reinforcement to determine eligibility for inclusion on the Department's Approved Product List (APL). Approve or reject products based on compliance with specifications and performance criteria. Inspect and evaluate geosynthetic samples from ongoing construction projects to verify that the correct materials are used for their intended applications. Provide technical feedback and assistance to field personnel as needed. Act as the Department's technical liaison with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Industry, trade associations, governing entities, and others with regards to geotechnical materials. Act as the technical representative for discussions regarding development and revision of specifications, procedures, and any other geotechnical materials related issues. Facilitate and participate in committee meetings, statewide partnering meetings and task teams. Facilitate the implementation of new initiatives. Provide technical support and expertise to effectively address geotechnical related issues and challenges. Ensure customers have the necessary assistance in support of geotechnical materials-related operations. Provide support in time to meet the customers' needs. Provide clear comments as requested in time to be useful to the customer. Offer solutions when objecting to the approach that is proposed. The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"- -Concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of geotechnical laboratory and field testing used on roadway earthwork and subsurface investigations. -Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations. Skills in: style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"- -Operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to: style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"- -Analyze and interpret engineering data. -Solve problems relating to engineering. -Plan, design, evaluate, and investigate engineering works and systems. -Monitor and inspect engineering projects. -Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. -Communicate engineering information effectively. -Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. -Work effectively in a team environment. -Use engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements: style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"- -Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, or able to obtain registration by endorsement as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, within one year from your appointment date. Other Job-Related Requirements: style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"- -Travel is required. -This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications: style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"- -Prior experience using engineering tools, equipment, and instruments in roadway and bridge construction and/or materials. -Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications. -Prior experience with evaluating geotechnical materials. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"- -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 style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"- -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: mybenefits.myflorida/ 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, Divi