Chief Bridge Engineer

DRMP, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

DRMP, Inc. is seeking a Chief Bridge Engineer to lead the expanding structures practice in the Southeast. You’ll manage complex DOT projects, mentor engineers, and set design standards.

Featuring a strong emphasis on technical leadership, BD activities, and team development, this role requires senior PE credentials and extensive bridge design experience in a transportation context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Licensed PE (PE/SE in Florida preferred; ability to obtain Florida registration).
• 15+ years post-registration structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex bridge and structures projects as PM, EOR, or design lead.
• Direct QA/QC to meet AASHTO LRFD and FDOT standards.
• Drive business development for major pursuits and client interviews.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers across disciplines.
• Oversee design through all project phases, including construction support.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license (FL preferred)

Master's degree (MSE/MSCE)

Tools

FB Multi-Pier

Leap Bridge

CSI (SAP/CSi)/STAAD

FDOT tools

OpenBridge Modeler

MicroStation

GEOPAK

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

You've spent 20+ years mastering

You've spent 20+ years mastering bridge and structural design. You've led teams, solved complex problems, and delivered projects that will outlast your career. Now it's time to step into a role where your expertise shapes a growing practice. DRMP is seeking a Chief Bridge Engineer to lead our expanding structures practice - managing complex DOT projects, mentoring world-class engineers, and setting the standard for excellence in bridge design across the Southeast.

The Opportunity

DRMP is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm with deep expertise in bridge design, infrastructure rehabilitation, and structural solutions. We're expanding our structures practice, and we need a Chief Bridge Engineer who can lead technical excellence, grow project pursuits, and develop the next generation of structural engineers.

What you will lead:

Lead Complex Bridge & Structures Projects

• Serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead on multi-disciplined transportation projects.
• Work with conventional and alternative delivery methods.
• Make critical technical decisions that shape project success.

Set Technical Standards & Perform QA/QC

• Direct all aspects of bridge design, structural calculations, plans preparation, and specifications. Perform rigorous technical reviews ensuring designs meet AASHTO LRFD standards, FDOT criteria, and DRMP's high standards.

Drive Business Development & Marketing

• Lead marketing efforts for major bridge pursuits, including FDOT Letters of Response, client presentations, and technical interviews.
• Help win new work that elevates DRMP's reputation.

Mentor & Develop High-Performing Engineers

• Train junior and mid-level engineers in design, analysis, and technical leadership.
• Build a team of exceptional structural professionals.
• Shape the future of the practice through mentorship.

Support Project Delivery Throughout All Phases

• Lead design alternatives investigations, respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and provide construction-phase problem-solving.
• Ensure projects succeed from start to finish.

What you bring:

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Licensed PE (PE/SE in Florida preferred; ability to obtain Florida registration required)
• 15+ years post-registration structural engineering experience
• 20+ years bridge design and plans production experience (concrete, steel, and other transportation structures)
• Deep expertise with bridge design software (FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge, CSi, STAAD, FDOT tools, etc.)
• Proficiency in OpenBridge Modeler, MicroStation, GEOPAK, AutoCAD, or similar CADD platforms
• Mastery of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and FDOT standards
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary bridge projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills

Nice to Have:

• Master's degree (MSE/MSCE) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• SE (Structural Engineer) certification
• Experience with complex structures, post-tensioning, or straddle bent design
• Construction specialty engineering or field experience
• 3D modeling with OpenBridge Modeler
• FDOT project experience

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.