Lead Bridge Design Engineer: Complex Structures

EXP; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to join the NG Florida team, focusing on highway and railway structures. You will lead design and analysis of bridges, coordinate plan logistics, and ensure compliance with FDOT standards across multiple Florida offices, with opportunities for project management duties.

The role requires a Strong background in bridge structures, 15+ years, PE or SE preferred, and proficiency in SAP-CSI, AASHTOWare, LARSA, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering – Structures track required.
• 15+ years progressively responsible relevant experience.
• Licensed PE, SE preferred.
• FDOT Design and/or Construction Engineering experience required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in complex bridges.
• Meets FDOT prequalification requirements for 4.3.2 Complex Bridge Design.
• Bridge inspection training/certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of AASHTO and bridge analysis, design and detailing.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software including SAP-CSI, AASHTOWare BRD and BrR, LARSA 4D or similar.
• Proficient with Bentley’s MicroStation® and AutoCAD.
• Open Bridge and Revit experience beneficial.
• Parametric Modeling experience beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of bridge structures.
• Lead the planning and schematic/geometric layout design of new structures.
• Perform analysis and design calculations according to the applicable design codes; use computer programs as appropriate.
• Conduct load rating analysis for bridges.
• Prepare plan drawings and details, construction specifications and design calculations.
• Conduct on-site inspection, analysis and condition assessment of existing structures.
• Perform Construction and Life Cycle Cost estimates.
• Construction phase engineering support including reviews of shop drawings and requests for information.
• Assist project managers with scoping and budgeting for structural work and be responsible for quality assurance of deliverables.
• Serve as Project Manager for projects that primarily involve bridges.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Team leadership

Education

MS in Civil Engineering – Structures

PE license

Tools

SAP-CSI

AASHTOWare BRD/BrR

LARSA 4D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

EXP is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to join the NG Florida team, focusing on highway and railway structures. You will lead design and analysis of bridges, coordinate plan logistics, and ensure compliance with FDOT standards across multiple Florida offices, with opportunities for project management duties.

The role requires a Strong background in bridge structures, 15+ years, PE or SE preferred, and proficiency in SAP-CSI, AASHTOWare, LARSA, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Revit.