Senior Bridge & Transportation Structures Lead

Moffatt And Nichol; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Bridge and Transportation Structures Department Manager at Moffatt & Nichol leads structural design and project delivery for Florida transportation structures, overseeing senior engineers and subconsultants. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client relationships, and program expansion across the state.

The manager guides adherence to design standards, mentors staff, and supports business development while delivering high-quality studies, analyses, and rehabilitation projects in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; required
• Masters degree in Civil, Structural, or a related engineering field preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Florida; required
• 18+ years of experience with management and technical leadership of structural and bridge engineering projects, including 10+ years building client relationships, managing proposals, and interfacing with subconsultants; required
• Extensive, diversified knowledge of structural engineering principles and methods as applied to bridge design, analysis, load rating, and rehabilitation; recognized for innovation in structural design methodology and emerging technical areas
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and related bridge design and inspection standards
• Advanced judgment and creativity in solving unprecedented, precedent-setting problems affecting the organization or industry
• Active participation in professional associations (e.g., ASCE, AASHTO committees, or equivalent)
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain client relationships, acting as the primary interface between Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants across the state of Florida, and manage subconsultants directly
• Set the strategy and support business development for assigned office(s) — preparing and submitting proposals and building client relationships that generate new transportation structures scope and program expansion
• Establish standards and design approach for the structural analysis of bridges and related structures using cast-in-place/prestressed concrete, steel, and timber
• Lead structural design, analysis, and peer review for new bridge construction, rehabilitation, and widening projects, overseeing the design work of other engineers on assigned projects
• Provide load rating and inspection-support engineering across a wide range of bridge types, applying AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and related standards
• Set internal and industry standards for bridge engineering technical approaches and methods, guiding technology adoption and technical tool strategy across the discipline
• Monitor and report on project scope and budget, ensuring deliverables maintain the agreed project schedule, and review and approve all deliverables prior to client submission
• Actively train and develop junior engineering staff, and serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource across the organization, helping build the next generation of structural engineering technical leaders

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Technical standards

Strategy & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AASHTO LRFD

Job description

Bridge and Transportation Structures Department Manager at Moffatt & Nichol leads structural design and project delivery for Florida transportation structures, overseeing senior engineers and subconsultants. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client relationships, and program expansion across the state.

The manager guides adherence to design standards, mentors staff, and supports business development while delivering high-quality studies, analyses, and rehabilitation projects in a dynamic