Chief Bridge Engineer

Department: Transportation Location: Tampa, FLDescriptionJoin a fun, dynamic team where collaboration runs deep, support is genuine, and your leadership will shape how great engineering gets done every day. AsChief Bridge Engineer, you’ll tackle challenging, award-winning projects alongside top talent in an environment that values innovation, mentorship, and shared success. You'll lead complex designs that push technical boundaries and elevate the profession, mentor junior staff, and serve as a technical expert across a wide range of structural systems and delivery methods. Curious about shaping the future? Discover the types of projects you could be involved in with this position. Structures | DRMPLevel up your career: Discover DRMP's pathway for advancement. Careers | DRMPKey ResponsibilitiesServe as Structures Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead on multi-disciplined transportation projects using both conventional and alternative delivery methodsServe as Technical Structures Design Lead for all aspects of bridge design and plans preparationDirect engineering alternatives investigations through the collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutionsDirect planning, design and production of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications for projects related to bridge and transportation structuresPerform technical reviews (QA/QC) of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications ensuring appropriate design criteria, procedures and guidelines are followedLead marketing efforts for bridge project pursuits including FDOT Letters of Response, Presentations and Technical InterviewsSupport construction phase of projects, including responding to RFI’s, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.Train and mentor junior engineersSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural EngineeringRegistration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer15+ years post registration structural engineering experience20+ 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 structuresExperience 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 worksheetsProficiency in Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenBridge Modeler, AutoCAD and/or CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plansAbility to do 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler is a plusFamiliarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design SpecificationsAbility 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 complexityConstruction specialty engineering experience is a plusExperience with post-tensioning applications is a plusExperience with straddle bent design is a plusProficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and time management skillsStrong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlinesDetail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environmentValid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving historyPreferred QualificationsMasters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural EngineeringPE and/or SE certification in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida RegistrationFamiliarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of the FDOT Structures Manual and FDOT Construction SpecificationsBenefitsExcellent compensation packageOutstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs401(k) Plan and MatchCareer Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)Mentorship ProgramTuition ReimbursementParental LeaveCompetitive health and dental insurance premiumsVariety of voluntary benefit optionsShort-Term Disability/Long-Term DisabilityCompany-furnished life insuranceEmployee Assistant Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Accountand MoreDRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.