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Chief Bridge Engineer

DRMP
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

Department: Transportation

Location: Miami, FL

Compensation: $185,000 - $210,000 / year

Description

DRMP is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm in the Southeast, seeking a Chief Bridge/Structures Engineer, P.E., to lead complex DOT bridge and infrastructure projects. If you bring deep experience in bridge design and rehabilitation — and want a role where your work directly shapes a growing practice — this is the right move.

We're offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Structures Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead on multi-disciplined transportation projects using both conventional and alternative delivery methods
  • Serve as Technical Structures Design Lead for all aspects of bridge design and plans preparation
  • Direct engineering alternatives investigations through the collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutions
  • Direct planning, design and production of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications for projects related to bridge and transportation structures
  • Perform technical reviews (QA/QC) of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications ensuring appropriate design criteria, procedures and guidelines are followed
  • Lead marketing efforts for bridge project pursuits including FDOT Letters of Response, Presentations and Technical Interviews
  • Support construction phase of projects, including responding to RFI’s, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
  • Train and mentor junior engineers

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Bachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer
  • Complex structures design is a plus
  • 15 years post registration structural engineering experience
  • 20 years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, which may include reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls, and other transportation-related structures
  • Experience using a variety of bridge design software that may include FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge Concrete, Smartbridge, LARSA, CSI, STAAD, MDX, Shoring Suite, Atlas, and the FDOT suite of FDOT MathCAD analysis worksheets
  • Proficiency in Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenBridge Modeler, AutoCAD and/or CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans
  • Ability to do 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler is a plus
  • Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
  • Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline bridge projects of varying technical complexity
  • Construction specialty engineering experience is a plus
  • Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus
  • Experience with straddle bent design is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and time management skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history

Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • PE and/or SE certification in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida Registration
  • Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of the FDOT Structures Manual and FDOT Construction Specifications

Benefits

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

Salary : $185,000 - $210,000

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