State of Florida
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER TRAINEE PROGRAM
Requisition No:
862807 Agency:
Department of Transportation Working Title:
ENGINEER TRAINEE - 55005025 Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
55005025 Salary:
$59,723.75 - $76,707.20 Posting Closing Date:
10/31/2025
Professional Engineer Training Program Do you have the desire to be a leader in an innovative organization? Do you have a passion for improving your community and protecting the environment?
Contact: Nicole Von Behren (Nicole.vonbehren@dot.state.fl.us)
Annual Hiring Salary Range:
$59,273.75 - $76,707.20
Special Requirements:
You may 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 unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
DISABILITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be provided. Contact the Florida Department of Transportation Human Resources Office at 605 Suwannee Street or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Engineer trainees rotate through major disciplines. Trainees shadow and assist professional and technical staff, completing assigned technical engineering tasks, observing and participating in project, leadership and management activities and meetings.
Maintenance Phase:
Performs technical engineering tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Field Operations, Warehouse, Repair Shops and Maintenance Systems.
Construction Phase:
Performs technical engineering and construction contract administration tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Roadway, Drainage, Traffic Control Devices and Structures.
Design Phase:
Performs technical engineering tasks, including sample projects of gradually increasingly complexity in Roadway Design, Drainage Design, and Traffic Design.
Traffic Operations Phase:
Performs technical engineering tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Signing Pavement Marking, Operations Analysis, Signalization and Signal Systems and Highway Safety.
Survey & Mapping Phase:
Performs technical surveying tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Base Line Control, Design Survey and Right of Way Survey.
Planning and Environmental Management (PLEMO) Phase:
Receives instruction and performs technical planning tasks in Transportation Statistics, Multi-Modal Transportation Planning, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Five Year Plan, Project Evaluation and System Planning. Receives instruction and performs technical engineering tasks in Impact Research, Contamination Assessment & Mitigation, Permitting and Compliance.
Materials Phase:
Receives instruction and performs technical engineering tasks in Structural Materials & Research, Field Operations & Certification, Bituminous Materials & Research, Pavement Evaluation, Soil Materials & Research, Aggregate Control and Chemical Materials & Corrosion Research.
Right of Way Phase:
Receives instruction and performs engineering tasks in Drafting, Legal Description and Right of Way Computations.
Structures:
Receives instruction and performs engineering tasks in Bridge Design, Retaining Walls, Sign Structures, Box Culverts, Traffic Signal Structures, Plan Reviews and Shop Drawing Reviews.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of transportation engineering concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques. Skilled and proficient in the use of computers. Ability to solve problems relating to engineering. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and projects. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS For continuing eligibility, all trainees must obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment. Failure to do so will result in the trainee being removed from the program. This program is not open to registered professional engineers or candidates with more than two years of post-graduation engineering experience. Successfully complete the Professional Engineering Training Program Maintenance, Construction, Design, and Traffic Operations Phase Exams. May be required to respond to emergencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree from a university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), or through an equivalent accreditation as described in Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61G15, Florida Administrative Code, or receive degree within four months of entering the program. Proof individual has taken, or is registered to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, as administered by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, or the equivalent examination administered by another state, prior to appointment.
As a candidate, you may be required to provide documentation (High School Diploma or equivalency, college transcripts, etc.) to verify meeting these minimum qualifications.
APPLY Apply for the Professional Engineer Training Program today! The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/affirmative action employer. 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). 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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862807 Agency:
Department of Transportation Working Title:
ENGINEER TRAINEE - 55005025 Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
55005025 Salary:
$59,723.75 - $76,707.20 Posting Closing Date:
10/31/2025
Professional Engineer Training Program Do you have the desire to be a leader in an innovative organization? Do you have a passion for improving your community and protecting the environment?
Contact: Nicole Von Behren (Nicole.vonbehren@dot.state.fl.us)
Annual Hiring Salary Range:
$59,273.75 - $76,707.20
Special Requirements:
You may 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 unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
DISABILITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be provided. Contact the Florida Department of Transportation Human Resources Office at 605 Suwannee Street or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Engineer trainees rotate through major disciplines. Trainees shadow and assist professional and technical staff, completing assigned technical engineering tasks, observing and participating in project, leadership and management activities and meetings.
Maintenance Phase:
Performs technical engineering tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Field Operations, Warehouse, Repair Shops and Maintenance Systems.
Construction Phase:
Performs technical engineering and construction contract administration tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Roadway, Drainage, Traffic Control Devices and Structures.
Design Phase:
Performs technical engineering tasks, including sample projects of gradually increasingly complexity in Roadway Design, Drainage Design, and Traffic Design.
Traffic Operations Phase:
Performs technical engineering tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Signing Pavement Marking, Operations Analysis, Signalization and Signal Systems and Highway Safety.
Survey & Mapping Phase:
Performs technical surveying tasks of gradually increasing complexity in Base Line Control, Design Survey and Right of Way Survey.
Planning and Environmental Management (PLEMO) Phase:
Receives instruction and performs technical planning tasks in Transportation Statistics, Multi-Modal Transportation Planning, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Five Year Plan, Project Evaluation and System Planning. Receives instruction and performs technical engineering tasks in Impact Research, Contamination Assessment & Mitigation, Permitting and Compliance.
Materials Phase:
Receives instruction and performs technical engineering tasks in Structural Materials & Research, Field Operations & Certification, Bituminous Materials & Research, Pavement Evaluation, Soil Materials & Research, Aggregate Control and Chemical Materials & Corrosion Research.
Right of Way Phase:
Receives instruction and performs engineering tasks in Drafting, Legal Description and Right of Way Computations.
Structures:
Receives instruction and performs engineering tasks in Bridge Design, Retaining Walls, Sign Structures, Box Culverts, Traffic Signal Structures, Plan Reviews and Shop Drawing Reviews.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of transportation engineering concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques. Skilled and proficient in the use of computers. Ability to solve problems relating to engineering. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and projects. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS For continuing eligibility, all trainees must obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment. Failure to do so will result in the trainee being removed from the program. This program is not open to registered professional engineers or candidates with more than two years of post-graduation engineering experience. Successfully complete the Professional Engineering Training Program Maintenance, Construction, Design, and Traffic Operations Phase Exams. May be required to respond to emergencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree from a university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), or through an equivalent accreditation as described in Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61G15, Florida Administrative Code, or receive degree within four months of entering the program. Proof individual has taken, or is registered to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, as administered by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, or the equivalent examination administered by another state, prior to appointment.
As a candidate, you may be required to provide documentation (High School Diploma or equivalency, college transcripts, etc.) to verify meeting these minimum qualifications.
APPLY Apply for the Professional Engineer Training Program today! The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/affirmative action employer. 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). 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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