Director of Engineering

Verdant Bridge Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdant Bridge Group is seeking a senior engineering leader in Jacksonville, Florida, to oversee structural asset management for a multi-state rail network. This role involves compliance with safety regulations and direct responsibility for capital planning.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in railroad structures, including design and program management. The position requires significant field presence and the ability to travel extensively across the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in railroad structures, including design, inspection, construction, and program management.
• Hands-on familiarity with FRA regulatory requirements and AREMA standards.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams under real deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural asset management across a large, multi-state rail network.
• Manage compliance with federal bridge safety and worker protection regulations.
• Oversee rehabilitation project and emergency response activities.

Skills

Railroad structures

Regulatory compliance (FRA, AREMA)

Leadership

Field presence

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Structural Engineering

Advanced degrees

Job description

A privately held transportation infrastructure company is looking for a senior engineering leader to take ownership of structural asset management across a large, multi-state rail network. This is a technical authority role with real organizational weight, direct regulatory interface, and capital planning responsibility.

The right person has spent their career in railroad bridge engineering and is ready to lead a program, not just contribute to one.

The Core of the Role

You will be the senior technical voice on all structural matters, including compliance with federal bridge safety and worker protection regulations, load rating approvals, rehabilitation project oversight, and emergency response. You will also own the long-range capital plan for structural assets and represent the company in industry and regulatory forums.

What We Are Looking For

• 15 or more years in railroad structures, spanning design, inspection, construction, and program management
• Hands‑on familiarity with FRA regulatory requirements and AREMA standards
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams under real deadline pressure
• PE licensure in at least one US state
• ABET‑accredited BS in Civil or Structural Engineering

Advanced degrees and Canadian PEng designation are a plus.

Practical Realities

This role requires regular field presence across the US and Canada, the ability to work at heights in all conditions, and availability on short notice. Travel is substantial.