Chief Bridge Engineer in Windermere

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.

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 RFIs, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET‑accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer.
• 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 3‑D 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.

Qualifications

• Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Complex structures design is a plus.
• 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.