Chief Bridge & Structures Engineer — Lead DOT Projects

Mannik Smith Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance premiums

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Chief Bridge/Structures Engineer in Orlando, FL, to lead complex DOT bridge projects and shape a growing practice. The role requires a PE/SE and 15+ years post-registration experience in bridge design and plans production.

We offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate, with opportunities to advance in a fast-growing transportation engineering firm and mentor junior staff while delivering engineered solutions for critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE or SE in civil/structural engineering.
• 15+ years post-registration structural engineering experience.
• 20+ years in bridge design and plans production.
• Experience with multiple bridge design software tools.
• Proficiency with Microstation/OpenBridge/AutoCAD.
• Strong leadership and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Structures PM, EOR, or Design Lead on multi-discipline projects.
• Lead technical design for all bridge plans and calculations.
• Direct data collection, calculations, and evaluation of alternatives.
• Produce calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure design criteria are met.
• Lead FDOT engagement and project pursuit activities.
• Support construction phase with RFI responses and reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Bridge design software

Microstation/OpenBridge/AutoCAD

Leadership

Project management

QA/QC reviews

Team mentoring

Communication skills

OpenBridge modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer license

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

FB Multi-Pier

Leap Bridge

Smartbridge

LARSA

STAAD

OpenBridge Modeler

GEOPAK

AutoCAD

Job description

DRMP is seeking a Chief Bridge/Structures Engineer in Orlando, FL, to lead complex DOT bridge projects and shape a growing practice. The role requires a PE/SE and 15+ years post-registration experience in bridge design and plans production.

We offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate, with opportunities to advance in a fast-growing transportation engineering firm and mentor junior staff while delivering engineered solutions for critical infrastructure.