Senior Bridge & Structures Lead Engineer, P.E.

CME Associates; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Chief Bridge/Structures Engineer to lead complex DOT bridge and infrastructure projects in Florida. You will serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead, directing design and calculations for large multi‑discipline transportation structures.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in bridge design with a PE/SE license, extensive experience with FDOT standards, and a track record mentoring engineers. Sign-on bonus offered and opportunity to shape a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil/Structural Eng from ABET-accredited school.
• Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer (PE/SE).
• 15+ years post‑registration structural experience.
• 20+ years in bridge design/plan production including multiple bridge types.
• Proficient with bridge design software such as FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge, SmartBridge, LARSA, etc.
• Proficient with Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenBridge Modeler, AutoCAD/CADD.
• 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler a plus.
• Familiar with AASHTO LRFD and FDOT standards.
• Able to mentor junior engineers and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Good QA/QC and technical review skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Structures Project Manager, EOR, or Design Lead on multi‑discipline projects.
• Act as Technical Structures Design Lead for bridge design and plans.
• Direct data collection, calculations, and evaluation of design options.
• Plan, design, and produce structural calculations, reports, drawings, and specs.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and specs.
• Lead marketing for bridge pursuits (FDOT letters, presentations, interviews).
• Support construction phase: RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, problem solving.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams.

Skills

Licensed PE/SE

Bridge design

Post-tensioning

FDOT design software

3D modeling(OpenBridge Modeler)

Microstation

AutoCAD/CADD

OpenRoad/Office suite

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural Eng

M.S. in Civil/Structural Eng

Florida PE/SE license or eligible

Tools

FB Multi-Pier

Leap Bridge Concrete

SmartBridge

LARSA

CSI

STAAD

MDX

Shoring Suite

FDOT MathCAD worksheets

Atlas

Job description

DRMP is seeking a Chief Bridge/Structures Engineer to lead complex DOT bridge and infrastructure projects in Florida. You will serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead, directing design and calculations for large multi‑discipline transportation structures.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in bridge design with a PE/SE license, extensive experience with FDOT standards, and a track record mentoring engineers. Sign-on bonus offered and opportunity to shape a growing practice.