Bridge / Transportation Structures Department Manager

Moffatt & Nichol; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a global infrastructure advisor, seeks a Senior Bridge and Transportation Structures Engineer for our Florida offices. You will lead structural design, analysis, rehabilitation, and peer reviews across diverse bridge types, guiding junior staff and shaping technical standards.

Primary interface with clients and subconsultants across the state, advancing transportation structures engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida; required
• 18+ years of experience with management/leadership of structural and bridge projects
• Experience with bridge design, analysis, load rating, and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and related standards
• Active participation in professional associations (ASCE, AASHTO)
• Must pass pre-employment background check and comply with E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain client relationships across Florida offices
• Set strategy and support business development for transportation structures
• Establish standards and design approaches for bridge analysis using concrete, steel, and timber
• Lead structural design, analysis, and peer reviews for bridges and related structures
• Provide load rating and inspection-support engineering for various bridge types
• Set internal/industry standards for bridge engineering approaches
• Monitor project scope and budget and approve client deliverables
• Train and develop junior staff and act as a technical resource

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Structural analysis

Technical standards

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We're looking for a Senior Bridge and Transportation Structures Engineer to serve as an industry-recognized leader for our team across the state and can be located in one of our offices in Central or North Florida. This role will be responsible for structural design, analysis, and rehabilitation work across a wide range of transportation structure types and materials. You'll oversee adherence to technical standards and design approach for structural analysis, provide design and peer review, and oversee the work of other engineers on assigned projects. Your direct reports will consist of structural engineers of varying experience and you'll actively train and develop junior staff, build and maintain key client relationships, support business development, and serve as the primary technical interface between Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants - shaping technical strategy and advancing transportation structures engineering standards company-wide.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 5th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain client relationships, acting as the primary interface between Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants across the state of Florida, and manage subconsultants directly
• Set the strategy and support business development for assigned office(s) - preparing and submitting proposals and building client relationships that generate new transportation structures scope and program expansion
• Establish standards and design approach for the structural analysis of bridges and related structures using cast-in-place/prestressed concrete, steel, and timber
• Lead structural design, analysis, and peer review for new bridge construction, rehabilitation, and widening projects, overseeing the design work of other engineers on assigned projects
• Provide load rating and inspection-support engineering across a wide range of bridge types, applying AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and related standards
• Set internal and industry standards for bridge engineering technical approaches and methods, guiding technology adoption and technical tool strategy across the discipline
• Monitor and report on project scope and budget, ensuring deliverables maintain the agreed project schedule, and review and approve all deliverables prior to client submission
• Actively train and develop junior engineering staff, and serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource across the organization, helping build the next generation of structural engineering technical leaders

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; required
• Masters degree in Civil, Structural, or a related engineering field preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Florida; required
• 18+ years of experience with management and technical leadership of structural and bridge engineering projects, including 10+ years building client relationships, managing proposals, and interfacing with subconsultants; required
• Extensive, diversified knowledge of structural engineering principles and methods as applied to bridge design, analysis, load rating, and rehabilitation; recognized for innovation in structural design methodology and emerging technical areas
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and related bridge design and inspection standards
• Advanced judgment and creativity in solving unprecedented, precedent-setting problems affecting the organization or industry
• Active participation in professional associations (e.g., ASCE, AASHTO committees, or equivalent)
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Working Conditions:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol's Employment Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
• Family coverage is available
• Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
• Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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