Chief Bridge Engineer

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

Department: Transportation

Location: Pensacola, FL

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. Bring deep experience in bridge design and rehabilitation and help shape a growing practice.

We offer a $20,000 sign‑on bonus for the right candidate.

• 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 collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluating 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 RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.

• Bachelor 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 experience is a plus.
• 15+ years post‑registration structural engineering experience.
• 20+ years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, including 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 such as 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 Micro Station, GeoPAK, Open Bridge Modeler, AutoCAD and/or CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans.
• Ability to do 3D modeling in Open Bridge 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.

• Master’s (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.

• 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.