Chief Bridge Engineer
Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL
Salary: $175,000 – $250,000+ DOE
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 – $15,000
Performance Bonus Eligible
Hybrid Work Flexibility Available
Represented by Luxus Group Recruitment
Lead the Future of Transportation Infrastructure at DRMP
DRMP is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Bridge Engineer to provide technical leadership, project oversight, and strategic direction for complex bridge and transportation structure projects throughout Florida and the Southeast. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced bridge engineering professional with deep expertise in FDOT Category 2 structures, post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel box girder bridges, and complex transportation infrastructure projects.
The Chief Bridge Engineer will serve as a recognized subject matter expert, mentor senior engineering staff, oversee quality assurance efforts, and play a critical role in expanding DRMP's bridge engineering practice. This individual will work closely with executive leadership, transportation market leaders, and major agency clients to deliver innovative and technically challenging bridge projects across Florida.
This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of one of Florida's premier transportation engineering practices while working on some of the state's most complex and visible infrastructure projects.
Why Join DRMP?
Executive-level technical leadership opportunity
Lead major FDOT bridge and transportation programs
Influence the strategic growth of DRMP's Structures Division
Work on high-profile Design-Build and Alternative Delivery projects
Mentor and develop the next generation of bridge engineering leaders
Strong backlog of transportation infrastructure work
Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence
Opportunity to shape major infrastructure projects throughout Florida
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Serve as the firm's senior bridge engineering authority
Provide technical oversight for complex bridge design projects
Review and approve engineering calculations, reports, plans, and specifications
Establish and maintain bridge engineering design standards and best practices
Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) on major transportation projects
Lead technical problem-solving efforts for challenging bridge structures
Project Leadership
Direct the design and delivery of complex bridge and transportation structure projects
Oversee multidisciplinary project teams
Support Design-Build pursuits and Alternative Delivery programs
Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives
Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering efforts
Client Development & Strategic Growth
Build and maintain relationships with FDOT leadership and transportation agencies
Support proposal development, project interviews, and business development efforts
Assist in identifying strategic growth opportunities within the transportation market
Represent DRMP at industry conferences, professional organizations, and client meetings
Staff Development
Mentor bridge engineers, project managers, and technical staff
Guide professional development and technical training initiatives
Foster a culture of engineering excellence and innovation
Assist with recruiting and retaining top bridge engineering talent
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Master's Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
Licensure
Professional Engineer (PE) required
Florida PE strongly preferred
Ability to obtain additional state registrations if necessary
Experience
15+ years of bridge and transportation structural engineering experience
Significant experience leading complex bridge design programs
Previous Engineer of Record (EOR) experience
Demonstrated success leading bridge engineering teams
Experience managing major transportation infrastructure projects
Required Technical Expertise
Candidates should possess significant experience with:
FDOT Structures Manual
FDOT Category 2 Structures
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Design
Steel Box Girder Bridge Design
Segmental Bridge Design
Long Span Bridge Structures
Complex Interchange Structures
Design-Build Project Delivery
Alternative Delivery Transportation Projects
Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Programs
Quality Assurance and Technical Review Procedures
Preferred Software Experience
Strong proficiency in several of the following:
MIDAS Civil
CSI Bridge (CSiBridge)
SAP2000
LEAP Bridge
LARSA 4D
PGSuper
OpenBridge Designer
OpenBridge Modeler
MicroStation
AutoCAD
MathCAD
Bluebeam
Ideal Candidate Background
The ideal candidate has successfully designed and delivered:
FDOT Category 2 bridge structures
Post-tensioned bridges
Steel box girder bridges
Segmental bridge systems
Major interchange flyovers
Long-span bridge structures
Design-Build transportation projects
Signature transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida
Experience working with FDOT, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, major municipalities, toll authorities, and transportation agencies is highly desired.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary
$175,000 – $250,000+ annually
Sign-On Bonus
$5,000 – $15,000
Sign-on assistance will be determined based on experience, technical expertise, relocation requirements, and overall qualifications.
Additional Compensation
Annual Performance Bonus
Leadership Incentive Opportunities
Potential Relocation Assistance
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Generous PTO Program
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Support
Professional Licensure Reimbursement
Leadership Development Programs
Keywords
Chief Bridge Engineer, Director of Bridge Engineering, Bridge Department Manager, Structures Manager, Senior Bridge Engineer, Bridge Technical Lead, Structural Engineering Director, Transportation Structures Manager, Engineer of Record, FDOT Category 2 Structures, Post-Tensioned Bridges, Steel Box Girder Bridges, MIDAS Civil, CSI Bridge, AASHTO LRFD, Design-Build, Transportation Infrastructure, Bridge Design Manager, Alternative Delivery, Florida Transportation Engineering.