Chief Bridge Engineer

Chief Bridge Engineer Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Luxus