Bridge and Transportation Structures Department Manager

Moffatt & Nichol•Lake Mary, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a senior bridge and transportation structures engineering leader to serve its Orlando team and offices across Florida. The role leads structural design, analysis, load rating, inspection-support, and rehabilitation work across a range of transportation structures, types, and materials. The manager establishes technical standards and design approaches, leads design and peer review, and oversees engineers’ project work and deliverables. Direct reports include structural engineers with varying levels of experience. The position also leads client relationship management, business development, proposal preparation, and subconsultant coordination. It serves as a primary technical interface among the firm, clients, and subconsultants, and helps shape technical strategy, technology adoption, and bridge-engineering methods across the organization. The manager trains and develops junior staff and contributes to building future technical leaders. Most work is office based. Some site visits may be required, potentially involving travel over unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
At least 18 years of experience in management and technical leadership of 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.
Ability to successfully complete and pass a post-offer pre-employment background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
Legal ability to obtain employment in the United States and provide 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

Build and maintain client relationships, serving 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 generating 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; oversee other engineers’ design work on assigned projects.
Provide load-rating and inspection-support engineering across a wide range of bridge types using 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 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 an organizational subject-matter expert and technical resource.
Complete required pre-employment background screening and provide documentation establishing legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with low employee contributions; family coverage and a low-deductible plan are available.
HSA match.
Wellness Program with financial incentives, including nutritionist sessions, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, and mindfulness apps.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support.
Paid time off of 15 to 25 days based on experience level, seven paid holidays, and a floating holiday.
401(k) match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Training opportunities, Leadership Development Program, formal Mentoring program, and Young Professionals group.
Pet insurance.