Bridge and Transportation Structures Department Manager

Moffatt & Nichol•Lake Mary, FL

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a senior bridge and transportation structures leader to oversee structural design, analysis, and rehabilitation work across a range of transportation structures and materials. The role establishes technical standards and design approaches, provides design and peer review, and oversees engineering work on assigned projects. Direct reports include structural engineers at varying experience levels. The manager will develop junior staff, build and maintain client relationships, support business development, and serve as the primary technical interface among Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants. The position also shapes technical strategy and advances transportation structures engineering standards across the company. Work is primarily office-based, with some site visits that may involve navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
At least 18 years of experience managing and providing technical leadership for structural and bridge engineering projects.
At least 10 years of experience building client relationships, managing proposals, and interfacing with subconsultants.
Extensive, diversified knowledge of structural engineering principles and methods applied to bridge design, analysis, load rating, and rehabilitation.
Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and related bridge design and inspection standards.
Advanced judgment and creativity in solving unprecedented, precedent-setting problems affecting the organization or industry.
Active participation in professional associations, such as ASCE, AASHTO committees, or equivalent.
Successful completion of a pre-employment, post-offer background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
Legal ability to obtain employment in the United States and present required employment documentation at hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or a related engineering field.
Recognition for innovation in structural design methodology and emerging technical areas.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain client relationships, act as the primary interface between Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants across Florida, and manage subconsultants directly.
Set strategy and support business development for assigned offices, including preparing and submitting proposals and developing client relationships that generate new transportation structures work and program expansion.
Establish standards and design approaches for structural analysis of bridges and related structures using cast-in-place and prestressed concrete, steel, and timber.
Lead structural design, analysis, and peer review for new bridge construction, rehabilitation, and widening projects, and oversee the design work of other engineers on assigned projects.
Provide load-rating and inspection-support engineering across a range of bridge types, applying AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and related standards.
Set internal and industry standards for bridge engineering technical approaches and methods, and guide technology adoption and technical tool strategy across the discipline.
Monitor and report on project scope and budget, ensure deliverables meet the agreed schedule, and review and approve deliverables before client submission.
Train and develop junior engineering staff and serve as a subject-matter expert and technical resource across the organization.
Support the development of future structural engineering technical leaders.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package with low employee contributions.
Family coverage and a low-deductible plan option.
Generous HSA match.
Wellness program with financial incentives, nutritionist sessions, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps, and other features.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support.
15 to 25 days of paid time off, based on experience level.
Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
401(k) match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal mentoring program, and an active Young Professionals group.
Pet insurance.