Chief Bridge Engineer

Chief Bridge Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Pensacola, FL Compensation: $185,000 - $210,000 / year Description 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. Explore our bridge and structural portfolio: Bridge Design | DRMP Your Primary Responsibilities 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 DRMP Offers Excellent compensation package Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs 401(k) Plan and Match Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) Mentorship Program Tuition Reimbursement Parental Leave Competitive health and dental insurance premiums Variety of voluntary benefit options Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability Company-furnished life insurance Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr