Chief Structures and Bridge Engineer

Trilon Group•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Join a fun, dynamic team where collaboration runs deep, support is genuine, and your leadership will shape how great engineering gets done every day. As Structures Chief Engineer, you’ll tackle challenging, award-winning projects alongside top talent in an environment that values innovation, mentorship, and shared success. You'll lead complex designs that push technical boundaries and elevate the profession, mentor junior staff, and serve as a technical expert across a wide range of structural systems and delivery methods. Curious about shaping the future? Discover the types of projects you could be involved in with this position. Structures | DRMP Level up your career: Discover DRMP's pathway for advancement. Careers | DRMP

Requirements

Bachelors 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 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
Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
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

Nice To Haves

Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering
PE and/or SE certification in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida Registration
Ability to do 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler is a plus
Construction specialty engineering experience is a plus
Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus
Experience with straddle bent design is a plus
Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of the FDOT Structures Manual and FDOT Construction Specifications

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 RFI’s, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
Train and mentor junior engineers