Chief Bridge Engineer

You've spent 20+ years mastering

You've spent 20+ years mastering bridge and structural design
. You've led teams, solved complex problems, and delivered projects that will outlast your career. Now it's time to step into a role where your expertise shapes a growing practice. DRMP is seeking a Chief Bridge Engineer to lead our expanding structures practice - managing complex DOT projects, mentoring world-class engineers, and setting the standard for excellence in bridge design across the Southeast.

DRMP is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm with deep expertise in bridge design, infrastructure rehabilitation, and structural solutions. We're expanding our structures practice, and we need a Chief Bridge Engineer who can lead technical excellence, grow project pursuits, and develop the next generation of structural engineers.

• Serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead on multi-disciplined transportation projects.
• Work with conventional and alternative delivery methods.
• Make critical technical decisions that shape project success.

• Direct all aspects of bridge design, structural calculations, plans preparation, and specifications. Perform rigorous technical reviews ensuring designs meet AASHTO LRFD standards, FDOT criteria, and DRMP's high standards.

• Lead marketing efforts for major bridge pursuits, including FDOT Letters of Response, client presentations, and technical interviews.
• Help win new work that elevates DRMP's reputation.

• Train junior and mid-level engineers in design, analysis, and technical leadership.
• Build a team of exceptional structural professionals.
• Shape the future of the practice through mentorship.

• Lead design alternatives investigations, respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and provide construction-phase problem-solving.
• Ensure projects succeed from start to finish.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Licensed PE (PE/SE in Florida preferred; ability to obtain Florida registration required)
• 15+ years post-registration structural engineering experience
• 20+ years bridge design and plans production experience (concrete, steel, and other transportation structures)
• Deep expertise with bridge design software (FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge, CSi, STAAD, FDOT tools, etc.)
• Proficiency in Open Bridge Modeler, Micro Station, GEOPAK, AutoCAD, or similar CADD platforms
• Mastery of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and FDOT standards
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary bridge projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills

• Master's degree (MSE/MSCE) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• SE (Structural Engineer) certification
• Experience with complex structures, post-tensioning, or straddle bent design
• Construction specialty engineering or field experience
• 3D modeling with Open Bridge Modeler
• FDOT project experience

• 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.