Project Development Engineer Specialist II

Overview

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking a skilled Project Development Engineer Specialist II to join our team in District Four, Transportation Development, Planning and Environmental Management, Mobility Development. As a key member of our team, you will provide engineering support for major projects, including leading the traffic noise program.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the District Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Coordinator, ensuring the full implementation of Florida's EDTM process.
• Coordinates with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), other FDOT offices, project management teams, and individual project managers to develop ETDM screens, class of action discussion and coordination, environmental review, early agency consultation and coordination, and interagency technical assistance.
• Develops project descriptions, purpose and need statements, and assists in summarizing engineering design and environmental information for project reports.
• Conducts field reviews, participates in meetings, workshops, and public hearings, and compiles, reviews, and analyzes engineering and environmental data and reports.
• Assists in the development of project-related traffic noise and air quality, prepares advance notifications, programmatic and Type 1 Categorical Exclusions, and oversees and manages contracts.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in the field of transportation planning, public administration, engineering, environmental sciences, logistics, or related field.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the above-mentioned fields may substitute for four (4) years of experience.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or transportation can substitute for six (6) years of the required experience.

Benefits

• 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)