FIUShadows - Engineering/ Construction
FIUShadows: Engineering/Construction
Organization/Company Name: Florida Department of Transportation – Miami
Shadow Period March 12, 2019
Arrival Time: 9:00AM
Departure Time: 5:00PM
Address/Location: 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172
Parking Information: Free parking available at the District Six Office
Meal Information: Bring your own lunch, or there is a cafeteria available with hot cook lunch serving.
Dress Code: Business Casual / Professional
Special Instructions and/or Waivers Needed: Participants must sign a confidentiality agreement form prior to arrival at FDOT District Six Office
5 Students
Description of Shadowing Opportunity:
Unit Name: Construction
Manager/supervisor Name: Mario Cabrera; District Construction Engineer
Description of Shadowing Provide a general overview of the District Construction Department
Opportunities
There are four major areas, which are:
- Manages and oversees a multitude of state road and bridge construction projects on the state highway system within Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
- These projects range from minor intersection upgrades that will enhance traffic flow, to major multi-million dollar construction projects such as I-395/SR 83611/I-95 Interchange Project and Palmetto / I-75 Express Lanes, which offer significant benefits to the movement of people and goods in our district.
Agenda: This agenda is subject to change
* You will spend majority of the day in the Construction Office with Engineer and Supervisors
8:30AM Arrival and introduction to Internship Recruiter and department heads
9:00AM Review of FDOT, Internship and hiring Process, Jobs oepening
10:00AM Depart to office for remainder of the day
4:30PM Exit Interview
5:00PM Departure
The FIU Panther Shadows program is a one day structured program that is designed to connect FIU students and alumni to Host Sites to observe and learn about professional roles related to majors and industries of interest.
The FIU Panther Shadows Hosts (FDOT) do not provide academic credit or monetary compensation; but instead provide an opportunity for participants to observe and network with professional staff.