Chief Bridge Engineer
Full Time $185,000 - $210,000 / yearJob Overview
DRMP is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm in the Southeast, seeking a Chief Bridge/Structures Engineer, P.E., to lead complex DOT bridge and infrastructure projects. If you bring deep experience in bridge design and rehabilitation — and want a role where your work directly shapes a growing practice — this is the right move.
We're offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate.
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Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Serve as Structures Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead on multi-disciplined transportation projects using both conventional and alternative delivery methods
- Serve as Technical Structures Design Lead for all aspects of bridge design and plans preparation
- Direct engineering alternatives investigations through the collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutions
- Direct planning, design and production of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications for projects related to bridge and transportation structures
- Perform technical reviews (QA/QC) of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications ensuring appropriate design criteria, procedures and guidelines are followed
- Lead marketing efforts for bridge project pursuits including FDOT Letters of Response, Presentations and Technical Interviews
- Support construction phase of projects, including responding to RFI’s, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
- Train and mentor junior engineers
What you'll need
- Bachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer
- Complex structures design is a plus
- 15+ years post registration structural engineering experience
- 20+ years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, which may include reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls, and other transportation-related structures
- Experience using a variety of bridge design software that may include FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge Concrete, Smartbridge, LARSA, CSI, STAAD, MDX, Shoring Suite, Atlas, and the FDOT suite of FDOT MathCAD analysis worksheets
- Proficiency in Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenBridge Modeler, AutoCAD and/or CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans
- Ability to do 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler is a plus
- Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
- Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline bridge projects of varying technical complexity
- Construction specialty engineering experience is a plus
- Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus
- Experience with straddle bent design is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering
- PE and/or SE certification in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida Registration
- Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of the FDOT Structures Manual and FDOT Construction Specifications