FIUShadows: Roadway Design Engineering, FDOT

FIUShadows: Engineering Design  – FDOT  

Organization/Company Name: Florida Department of Transportation – Fort Lauderdale

Shadow Period: Dec. 15, 2021

Arrival Time: 9:00AM

Departure Time: 4:00PM 

Address/Location: 3400 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Parking Information: Free parking available

Meal Information: Bring your own lunch.

Dress Code: Business Casual 

Special Instructions and/or Waivers Needed: Participants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement/Waiver form prior to arrival at FDOT District Four Office; provided by FIU

Description of Shadowing Opportunity: 

You will be rotate through Roadway Design, Survey and Mapping, and Drainage and will be exposed to Roadway Design and how each of those units contribute towards the production of a set of contract plan

You will work with the District Drainage Engineer and the District Structures Design Engineer who utilizes computer aided drafting and design (CADD) (solid works) software in plans preparation and development. Ensures plans and specifications have been developed in accordance with appropriate design criteria, policy and procedures. Interprets criteria using engineering judgment and experience in the completion of engineering assignments.

You will see complex engineering/ geometric calculations in the development of project design. How the roadway designer develops alignment and grade including horizontal curves and vertical curves. Determines bid items, associated quantities, and compiles quantity summaries.

You will also get hands on approach to see how a manager guides and supports junior engineers in the completion of engineering assignments related to design processes, criteria evaluation, scope development and accurate estimate creation.

Assists in field reviews and field evaluation, data collection, and customer service request documentation.

 Agenda:

*This agenda is subject to change              

9:00-9:15AM Arrival and introduction to Internship Coordinator/Recruiter and District Departmental Managers 

Team Office and department/section tours

10:00AM      Get an overview of the FDOT of who we are and what we do. What our hiring process is like and how to apply for a position with us.

12:00PM    Bring your own lunch – We have refridgerators available

1:00PM      Meet and Greet with key Department/Supervisor members 

1:45PM      Site Visit to construction site

2:15PM       Attend a Concept Development meeting

3:15PM       Work with District Structures Design Engineer

3:45PM      Work with manager District Drainage Engineer

4:15PM       Debrief with our District Design Engineer

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 do not provide academic credit or monetary compensation; but instead provide an opportunity for participants to observe and network with professional staff.