Compensation: $185,000 - $210,000 / year
Department: Transportation
Location: Pensacola, FL
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. Bring deep experience in bridge design and rehabilitation and help shape a growing practice.
We offer a $20,000 sign‑on bonus for the right candidate.
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 collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluating 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 RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
- Train and mentor junior engineers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor 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 experience is a plus.
- 15+ years post‑registration structural engineering experience.
- 20+ years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, including 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 such as 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
- Master’s (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.
Benefits
- 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.