Senior Bridge Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role involves preparing bridge designs and managing inspections. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

The position offers full-time employment with a focus on structural engineering and design proficiency. Applicants should be committed to fostering a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bridge designs following FDOT PD&E process.
• Work on bridge projects including steel and prestressed concrete.
• Perform bridge inspections as FDOT bridge inspection leader.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Design calculations and layouts

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of gravity analysis

Experience with FDOT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Prepare bridge designs following FDOT PD&E process.
• Work on projects that include bridges (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, mobile, and moveable), box culverts, and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
• Obtain your Florida Bridge Inspector team leader.
• Perform bridge inspections as FDOT bridge inspection leader and work with Florida staff to establish a bridge inspection team to aid the national bridge inspection division.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, perform structural load calculations, and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs.
• Build relationships with and deliver work for local clients.
• Assist Bridges and Structures Area Lead with management of bridge engineers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position, or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood.
• Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structures emphasis.
• Florida PE or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience working with FDOT and other DOTs.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB‑MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3D.
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
• Experience preparing project scope, fee, and schedule.
• Experience in project pursuits.
• Experience managing junior staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Location

United States-Florida-West Palm Beach

Schedule

Full‑time

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.