Bridge / Transportation Structures Department Manager

Moffatt & Nichol•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a senior bridge and transportation structures engineering leader for its team in Central or North Florida. The role leads structural design, analysis, load rating, inspection-support, and rehabilitation work across a wide range of transportation structure types and materials. The manager establishes technical standards and design approaches, provides design and peer review, and oversees engineers’ work on assigned projects. Direct reports include structural engineers at varying experience levels. The position also involves developing staff, maintaining key client relationships, supporting business development, managing proposals and subconsultants, and serving as the primary technical interface among Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants. The manager helps set technical strategy, guide technology adoption, and advance transportation structures engineering standards across the company. Most work is office based, with some site visits that may require travel over 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 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.
Recognized for innovation in structural design methodology and emerging technical areas.
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 post-offer pre-employment background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
Ability to legally obtain employment in the United States and present required documentation at hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain client relationships and act as the primary interface between Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants across Florida; 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, overseeing 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 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.
Help develop the next generation of structural engineering technical leaders.

Benefits

Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions; family coverage and a low-deductible plan are available.
Health Savings Account (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 coverage.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal mentoring program, and a Young Professionals group.
Pet insurance.