Chief Bridge Engineer

Chief Bridge Engineer

Locations: Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia

Salary: $175,000 - $250,000+ DOE

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 - $15,000

Performance Bonus Eligible

Hybrid Work Flexibility Available

Represented by Luxus Group Recruitment

Lead the Future of Transportation Infrastructure at DRMP

DRMP is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Bridge Engineer to provide technical leadership, project oversight, and strategic direction for complex bridge and transportation structure projects throughout Florida and the Southeast. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced bridge engineering professional with deep expertise in FDOT Category 2 structures, post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel box girder bridges, and complex transportation infrastructure projects.

The Chief Bridge Engineer will serve as a recognized subject matter expert, mentor senior engineering staff, oversee quality assurance efforts, and play a critical role in expanding DRMP's bridge engineering practice. This individual will work closely with executive leadership, transportation market leaders, and major agency clients to deliver innovative and technically challenging bridge projects across Florida.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of one of Florida's premier transportation engineering practices while working on some of the state's most complex and visible infrastructure projects.

Why Join DRMP?

• Executive-level technical leadership opportunity
• Lead major FDOT bridge and transportation programs
• Influence the strategic growth of DRMP's Structures Division
• Work on high-profile Design-Build and Alternative Delivery projects
• Mentor and develop the next generation of bridge engineering leaders
• Strong backlog of transportation infrastructure work
• Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence
• Opportunity to shape major infrastructure projects throughout Florida

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the firm's senior bridge engineering authority
• Provide technical oversight for complex bridge design projects
• Review and approve engineering calculations, reports, plans, and specifications
• Establish and maintain bridge engineering design standards and best practices
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) on major transportation projects
• Lead technical problem-solving efforts for challenging bridge structures

Project Leadership

• Direct the design and delivery of complex bridge and transportation structure projects
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams
• Support Design-Build pursuits and Alternative Delivery programs
• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives
• Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering efforts

Client Development & Strategic Growth

• Build and maintain relationships with FDOT leadership and transportation agencies
• Support proposal development, project interviews, and business development efforts
• Assist in identifying strategic growth opportunities within the transportation market
• Represent DRMP at industry conferences, professional organizations, and client meetings

Staff Development

• Mentor bridge engineers, project managers, and technical staff
• Guide professional development and technical training initiatives
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and innovation
• Assist with recruiting and retaining top bridge engineering talent

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering preferred

Licensure

• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Florida PE strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain additional state registrations if necessary

Experience

• 15+ years of bridge and transportation structural engineering experience
• Significant experience leading complex bridge design programs
• Previous Engineer of Record (EOR) experience
• Demonstrated success leading bridge engineering teams
• Experience managing major transportation infrastructure projects

Required Technical Expertise

Candidates should possess significant experience with:

• FDOT Structures Manual
• FDOT Category 2 Structures
• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Design
• Steel Box Girder Bridge Design
• Segmental Bridge Design
• Long Span Bridge Structures
• Complex Interchange Structures
• Design-Build Project Delivery
• Alternative Delivery Transportation Projects
• Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Programs
• Quality Assurance and Technical Review Procedures

Preferred Software Experience

Strong proficiency in several of the following:

• MIDAS Civil
• CSI Bridge (CSiBridge)
• SAP2000
• LEAP Bridge
• LARSA 4D
• PGSuper
• OpenBridge Designer
• OpenBridge Modeler
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• MathCAD
• Bluebeam

Ideal Candidate Background

The ideal candidate has successfully designed and delivered:

• FDOT Category 2 bridge structures
• Post-tensioned bridges
• Steel box girder bridges
• Segmental bridge systems
• Major interchange flyovers
• Long-span bridge structures
• Design-Build transportation projects
• Signature transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida

Experience working with FDOT, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, major municipalities, toll authorities, and transportation agencies is highly desired.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

$175,000 - $250,000+ annually

Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 - $15,000

Sign-on assistance will be determined based on experience, technical expertise, relocation requirements, and overall qualifications.

Additional Compensation

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Leadership Incentive Opportunities
• Potential Relocation Assistance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Support
• Professional Licensure Reimbursement
• Leadership Development Programs

Keywords

Chief Bridge Engineer, Director of Bridge Engineering, Bridge Department Manager, Structures Manager, Senior Bridge Engineer, Bridge Technical Lead, Structural Engineering Director, Transportation Structures Manager, Engineer of Record, FDOT Category 2 Structures, Post-Tensioned Bridges, Steel Box Girder Bridges, MIDAS Civil, CSI Bridge, AASHTO LRFD, Design-Build, Transportation Infrastructure, Bridge Design Manager, Alternative Delivery, Florida Transportation Engineering.